Automated cancer therapy apparatus and method of use thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10993680
APP PUB NO 20190021684A1
SERIAL NO

16131015

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The invention comprises a method and apparatus for treating a tumor, comprising the steps of: (1) a main controller sequentially delivering charged particles from a synchrotron along a first beam transport line, through a nozzle system, and to the tumor according to a current version of the radiation treatment plan; (2) concurrent with the step of delivering, generating an image of the tumor using an imaging system; (3) the main controller automatically generating an updated version of the radiation treatment plan using the image, the updated version of the radiation treatment plan becoming the current version of the radiation treatment plan; and (4) repeating the steps of: delivering grouped bunches of the charged particles, generating an image of the tumor, and automatically generating the updated or current version of the radiation treatment plan with optional intervening doctor approval.

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PROTOM INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORPORATION610 PARKER SQUARE FLOWER MOUND TX 75028

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Amato, Mark R South Hamilton, US 54 279
Bennett, James P Birmingham, US 50 316
Lee, W Davis Newburyport, US 99 450
Michaud, Susan L Brewster, US 34 269
Reno, Jillian Beverly, US 22 157
Ruebel, Nick Petersburgh, US 20 150

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