Discover how a new imaging device is revolutionizing brain tumor treatments. Learn how the Timepix3 pixel detector aids in accurate treatment.
The Timepix3 chip developed at CERN to detect atomic particles is now finding applications in medical imaging and can help direct radiation treatment.A new imaging device built by miniaturizing the particle detector technology used by the experiments at CERN is now being used to aid brain tumor treatments. Czech company ADVACAM developed the device, and it is being tested through institutional collaboration in Germany, according to a press release.
While this works for most other tissues, the approach is tricky for tumors located inside the brain. Even the slightest overexposure of healthy cells to powerful radiation risks outcomes such as damage to optic nerves or loss of memory. “Our cameras can register every charged particle of secondary radiation emitted from the patient’s body,” said Lukáš Marek, who was involved in developing the detector at ADVACAM. “It’s like watching balls scattered by a billiard shot. If the balls bounce as expected according to the CT image, we can be sure we are targeting correctly. Otherwise, it’s clear that the ‘map’ no longer applies.”
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