On 4/18/2008
Ralph4 wrote:
On 4/18/2008
DeniseB wrote:
Well said Ralph. This is my understanding also. I'm going to see an expert on proton radiation and tomo next week. I'll try to discern info on that option too and bring it back to the group. But like Ralph said--ask your docs too.
Being that Ga does not have tomo--I'm just wondring "why" if it is the going thing. There are some references to helical tomo with on board scans---wonder if TomoHi-Art is just a brand name for equipment that may be around---like "kleenex" for "tissue paper"
DeniseB
Glad to be of help Denise. If possible would like to know what you find out about proton radiation. This is an area I have not ventured into yet
As for the Tomo-Therapy Hi Art designation which stands for "Highly Integrated Adaptive Radio Therapy" I believe refers to the systems highly sophisticated computer software. This is where the on-board CT scanner determins the exact position of the tumor, processes this data indicating to the radiation technologist the necessary correction factors that need to be inputed for accurate positioning and alignment. At least this is what I observed while undergoing treatment. I always try to be very observant--who knows you might learn something useful.
As for the state of Georgia not only do they not have the latest in medical imaging equipment the state does not want any new hospitals. In fact there is a web site in reference to this situation.
Ralph4
Hey Ralph,
Please forward the web site concerning new hospitals, I am a RN living in Atlanta area and would love to read it. Also, I'd like to know where they are going to get nurses to staff--nationally we have a horrible nursing shortage. The root of that problem is lack of nursing teachers. There are wait lists to get into nursing school.....
Emory does have "on board scanning" but I was not able to hook up with a radiologist quickly to discuss if this is an equivelent, but not name brand Tomo Hi-Art. Pheobe Putney, in Albany Ga, is getting the Tomo Hi-Art in mid-May, but they will not treat head and neck at first.
Stay in touch,
DeniseB