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What does Mayo say about MRgRT (e.g. MRIdian)?

Posted by johnpca @johnpca, Mar 22, 2024

Do they have a Viewray or an Elekta Unity? I can't find a reference to it online if they do. So do they just try to push you into proton or say the older technology like Cyberknife is good enough?

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lag | @lag | Aug 20, 2024
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What is MSD?

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I suspect it stands for MD Anderson.

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service1010 | @service1010 | Jun 8 3:32pm
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@johnpca, I was able to get some information for you. Mayo Clinic does not currently use MRI guided Adaptive Radiotherapy systems like Elekta Unity; ViewRay MRIdian. For prostate cancer these systems can reduce the margins available for treatment with imaged guided adaptive radiotherapy.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester has the Ethos platform from Varian (Ethos | Varian) which provides CT-based reduced margin adaptive radiotherapy. Patients are actively being treated on this system both clinically and on clinical trials. Mayo Clinic also offers traditional photon and proton based SBRT for eligible patients. Proton beam in MN and AZ.

Implanted fiducials is standard practice for almost all prostate patients. Treatment options are based on what is best for the patient, considering treatment outcomes and patient choice. Options may include short course proton and x-rays with seed-based alignment, adaptive radiotherapy with the Varian Ethos system, low dose rate prostate seed implants and high dose rate short-course brachytherapy.

Not all patients are candidates for MR guided radiotherapy, adaptive radiotherapy, or SBRT. It is important to consult with a radiation oncologist to determine the most appropriate treatment options for your prostate cancer.

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@colleenyoung I know this is an old post, but do you know what kind of traditional photon machine Mayo Phoenix uses for SBRT?
Thank you

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 22 8:42pm
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@colleenyoung I know this is an old post, but do you know what kind of traditional photon machine Mayo Phoenix uses for SBRT?
Thank you

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@service1010, to get the most up-to-date information, I recommend contacting the Radiation Oncology department
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/radiation-oncology/home/orc-20188588
Arizona Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology
Phone: 480-515-6296

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