PALO ALTO, Calif. and
SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian (NYSE:
VAR) today announced the installation of the gantry for the Varian
ProBeam® Compact single-room proton therapy system
at the new oncology center at Biopolis, an international biomedical
research hub in Singapore. The
gantry is a core piece of equipment of the ProBeam proton therapy
system, and its installation is a key milestone for every new
proton therapy center. Varian is partnering with Proton Therapy
Pte., Ltd. for the installation. Varian will also provide its
Eclipse™ treatment planning system training environment
for use by Proton Therapy Pte., Ltd. at its new Advanced
Medicine Training Centre.
The Varian ProBeam Compact system is a single-room system
equipped with a 360-degree gantry for intensity modulated proton
therapy (IMPT). The ProBeam system also consists of a
superconducting cyclotron, and high-speed pencil-beam scanning. The
system's integrated cone beam CT provides accurate patient
positioning based on high quality anatomical images with excellent
soft tissue resolution. The system can also provide clinicians a
viable path to potential next-generation treatments such as Flash
therapy. In combination with ARIA® oncology information
system and Eclipse™ treatment planning system, the ProBeam
system enables an efficient adaptive workflow.
"We are pleased to have achieved this important milestone in the
construction of this new oncology center in Singapore," said Kolleen Kennedy, president, Proton Solutions and
chief growth officer, Varian. "We look forward to the continuing
partnership with Proton Therapy Pte to complete the construction
and equipment installation for the first Compact proton system in
Southeast Asia and expand access
to this advanced cancer treatment technology in the region."
"It is exciting to see the installation of the ProBeam gantry
and realize we are yet another step closer to making this cancer
treatment technology available to many more patients," said Dr.
Djeng Shih Kien, chairman, Proton Therapy Pte., Ltd. "Once
operational, this new oncology center will be able to offer highly
precise proton therapy treatment and have the opportunity to
positively impact many patient lives."
About Varian
Varian is a leader in developing and delivering cancer care
solutions and is focused on creating a world without fear of
cancer. Headquartered in Palo Alto,
California, Varian employs approximately 7,000 people around
the world. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com
and follow @VarianMedSys on Twitter.
About Proton Therapy Pte. Ltd.
Proton Therapy Pte., Ltd. will provide proton beam therapy
treatment in Singapore. It is part
of a new oncology center that is located at the Biopolis,
Singapore. The new oncology center
will include a comprehensive diagnostic center providing both
imaging and laboratory services using advance medical technologies.
Its training facility, Advanced Medicine Training Centre will
provide the necessary training to the specialists in this part of
the world. For more information, search proton.sg.
Press Contact
Mark Plungy
Director, Public Relations
+1 (650) 424-5630
mark.plungy@varian.com
Investor Relations Contact
J. Michael Bruff
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
+1 (650) 424-5163
investors@varian.com
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