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X-RAY TOMOGRAPHY METHOD AND APPARATUS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CHARGED PARTICLE CANCER THERAPY SYSTEM

  • US 20120209109A1
  • Filed: 02/16/2012
  • Published: 08/16/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for positioning a patient for imaging of a tumor with X-rays, comprising:

  • a statically positioned X-ray source;

    a lower support unit;

    at least one patient positioning device, said lower support unit supporting said patient positioning device; and

    means for rotating said lower support unit about an about vertical axis to a plurality of rotation positions,wherein said plurality of rotation positions comprises at least five computer controlled rotation positions in a period of less than two minutes during imaging of the tumor by the X-rays, said X-ray source configured to deliver the X-rays along an about horizontal axis over a portion of said lower support unit.

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