Currently, there is no way of knowing the exact dose of radiation received by a tumor. And, because most organs shift inside the body depending on whether a patient is sitting or lying down, for example, the tumor also shifts. This technology will allow doctors to pinpoint the exact position of the tumor to more effectively administer radiation treatments. |
It will be like a capsule placed into the tumor with a needle. |
The device is very simple, that's the beauty. This will show specifically how much radiation the tumor received. |