04/05/2024
Thanks to our generous donors the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Cancer Institute is home to a new GE Optima CT580 RT Scanner! We are grateful that we have this technology available for our patients!
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Cancer Institute is proud to announce that the newly installed GE Optima CT580 RT scanner is fully operational! Generously funded by donations from the local community through the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation, led by Chairperson Karen Fiascone and Vice Chairperson Matt McGuire, alongside support from UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale hospital, this implementation enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive cancer care.
Key features of the scanner include an expansive 80 cm field of view, 4D respiratory gating for precise tumor motion tracking, and artifact reduction to minimize unwanted streaks caused by imaging metals within the body, such as prostheses and dental fillings. With its capability for high-quality, thin-slice imaging for accurate tumor location, the scanner equips our physicians with essential anatomical details crucial for safe and accurate radiation treatments.
Complementing the CT scanner is a luminous sky ceiling depicting a serene spring blossom view, fostering a calming, positive, and healing environment. This addition was made possible through the generous contributions of local donors and the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. https://bit.ly/48OiJFH