Is this competing technology going to offer better outcomes for...

Is this competing technology going to offer better outcomes for cancer patients


https://appliedradiationoncology.com/articles/viewray-enrolls-first-patient-in-smart-trial-for-pancreatic-cancer


Retrospective analysis of precise, high-dose MR-guided radiation therapy delivered using adaptive dose planning has shown promising results with locally advanced pancreatic cancer, suggesting the potential for improving overall survival relative to patients receiving lower radiation doses, without increasing the rate of serious gastrointestinal toxicity. The compelling nature of the retrospective data prompted the SMART trial


"Early evidence on the use of MRIdian to treat locally advanced pancreatic cancer suggests the potential for significantly prolonged survival and lower toxicity rates. Through this rigorously designed study, we hope to further validate the long-term benefits of treatment on the MRIdian," said Scott Drake, President and Chief Executive Officer of ViewRay. "We believe MRIdian's unique combination of real-time visualization, automated beam control, and daily on-table treatment adaptation has the potential to become the standard of care in radiation oncology."