In the world of radiation oncology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided radiation therapy is paving the way for more effective treatments with fewer side effects. The CHUM is one of the two first hospitals in Quebec to embrace this cutting-edge technology, having acquired an MRI-LINAC machine that can target tumours and guide the delivery of radiation precisely where it is needed, in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have only just begun to scratch the surface of what might be possible with MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy, and the CHUM will get to play a vital role in establishing how this new technology will fit into the broader arsenal of radiation therapy. The CHUM\u2019s donation-funded MRI-LINAC integration program will help drive research related to its use and elevate the level of care for hundreds of patients each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cIt’s like being able to use a GPS to find a tumour instead of just a map. Lots of people from all over Quebec will be referred to the CHUM for this brand-new treatment, which has the potential to improve outcomes for various cancers, including some of the hardest to get rid of.\u2009Your generosity will help give our innovative MRI-LINAC assessment approach a global reach. It will be especially useful in helping care teams identify the patients who are most likely to benefit from MRI-LINAC.\u201d
\u2014 Dr. Cynthia M\u00e9nard, head of the CHUM\u2019s radiation oncology department<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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