In radiation oncology, the precision of the radiation beam’s intensity and location determine the effectiveness of treatment. PET/CT can contribute to enhancing radiation treatment quality by integrating additional, valuable biological information into the radiation treatment planning process.
Current PET/CT systems, while helpful in enhancing treatment planning, have not been designed to provide the qualities and characteristics allowing the patient positioning accuracy, positioning flexibility and workflow synchronization which are desirable in the radiation oncology realm.
With the introduction of GEMINI TF Big Bore PET/CT, Philips integrates advanced GEMINI TF PET imaging and market leading Brilliance CT Big Bore performance in a system designed specifically to meet the requirements of radiation oncology, allowing greater clinical insight and streamlining procedures throughout the oncology patient care cycle: staging, planning, therapy, and follow-up.