A medical linear accelerator (LINAC) is the device most commonly used for external beam radiation treatments for patients with cancer. It delivers high-energy x-rays or electrons to the region of the …

The medical linear accelerator (linac) is the primary workhorse for radiation oncology. While the underlying principle of a linac is remarkably simple, implementation of that principle to produce a …

Before any radiation reaches the patient, however, the narrow electron beam must be modified to produce the type of treatment beam needed. A linac can deliver either an electron beam or a photon …

A linear particle accelerator (often shortened to linac) is a type of particle accelerator that accelerates charged subatomic particles or ions to a high speed by subjecting them to a series of oscillating …

May 27, 2025 · The medical linear accelerator represents a cornerstone of modern cancer care. From its early development in the 1950s to today’s sophisticated systems, LINAC technology has transformed …

Apr 29, 2025 · Learn how radiation therapy using a LINAC precisely targets cancer. Discover its types, benefits, and how it helps destroy tumors while sparing healthy tissue.

A linear accelerator (Linac) is a powerful device used in radiation therapy to treat cancer. It produces high-energy x-rays, or electron beams that target tumors with precision, minimizing damage to …

Mar 29, 2025 · A medical linear accelerator (LINAC) customizes high energy x-rays or electrons to conform to a tumor's shape and destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding normal tissue.

Jun 6, 2025 · SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. – After more than three years of planning, fundraising and construction, the PeaceHealth United General Cancer Center has completed installation of its new, …

Current and accurate information for patients about the magnetic resonance-guided linear accelerator. Learn about the uses for this equipment, the medical professionals who operate it, and how safety is …