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System for delivering conformal radiation therapy while simultaneously imaging soft tissue

  • US 7,907,987 B2
  • Filed: 02/17/2005
  • Issued: 03/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A radiation treatment system, comprising:

  • an irradiating device configured to deliver ionizing radiation to a subject from one or more external cobalt 60 radioisotope sources;

    a magnetic resonance imaging system operably engaged with the irradiating device, the magnetic resonance imaging system configured to acquire magnetic resonance imaging data from the subject; and

    a controller in communication with the irradiating device and the magnetic resonance imaging system such that the controller substantially simultaneously(a) controls the irradiating device to deliver ionizing radiation to the subject; and

    (b) controls the magnetic resonance imaging system to acquire magnetic resonance imaging data from the subject.

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