Techniques Used in Radiation Therapy
The leading cause of death globally remains to be cancer. The word cancer is often used when a person describes how a loved family or friend dies. The first cancer treatments appreciated were introduced in 1895 after the discovery of Xrays. Cancer treatment has continued to progress at an increasing rate each year with new… Read more
Choosing Radparts For Your Linac Needs
Radparts is a unique supplier of OEM replacement parts for linear accelerators and CT scanners. We partner with Acceletronics who offers a number of services surrounding LINACS including sales of new and refurbished radiation equipment, the servicing of radiation equipment, and a variety of services including relocation and removal of linear accelerators. This arrangement allows… Read more
Is It A Good Idea to Purchase A Pre-Owned Linear Accelerator?
Not every facility needs to purchase a new linear accelerator. There are many times where a slightly used LINAC will serve the purpose of the facility at a fraction of the cost of a new one. Some facilities however, benefit from the purchase of new equipment. It really just depends on a number of variables… Read more
A Little Preparation Goes A Long Way In Maintaining Linear Accelerators
Linear accelerators, LINAC, are large scaled medical devices that deliver external radiation in the form of a beam to cancerous tumors in order to shrink them. As with most medical equipment, LINAC systems are expensive which is a barrier that many facilities face when purchasing a new or refurbished unit. With the expense of these… Read more
FAQs On Selling and Servicing New and Refurbished Linear Accelerators and Parts
The biggest factors that haunt healthcare facilities and providers in today’s environment center around the expense and quality of varying capital investments. How can facilities run at peak capacity, preserving patient care, and providing positive outcomes with the unavoidable expenditure involved in the service and maintenance of medical equipment? In order to maintain their cutting-edge… Read more
Choosing To Replace Medical Equipment Opposed to Repair
There is quite a balancing act that goes on within healthcare facilities when it comes to whether or not medical equipment should be repaired or replaced. Unfortunately there is not one answer to address the issue. Decisions for repairing or replacing medical equipment such as linear accelerators and CT scanners needs to be done on… Read more
Purchasing vs. Repairing Medical Equipment
Many medical facilities and healthcare clinics find themselves mauling over questions regarding repairing or replacing medical equipment. Questions may include ones such as the following: What is the typical lifespan of the equipment? Are we near the end or at the beginning of the equipment’s lifecycle? Is it going to be cheaper to replace the… Read more
The Ins and Outs Of Radiation Therapy Using a Linear Accelerator
A linear accelerator is a large scaled piece of medical equipment that is used to treat cancerous tumors. It does this through a process of high energy x-rays that conform to the shape of a tumor and emits a radiation beam that destroys cancer cells while trying to spare the surrounding healthy tissue. Linear accelerators… Read more
Answers to The Top 4 Questions About Radiation Therapy
Anyone that is starting a new medical treatment has a right to be a little nervous. This article is being written to help ease the anxiety of cancer patients that are scheduled for radiation therapy. Fear comes because of the unknown and common misunderstandings patients have about radiation. Radiation therapy is delivered using a large… Read more
Does It Cost Money to Have an Old Linear Accelerator System Removed?
This is a frequently asked questions when healthcare centers are starting the process to budget for the purchase of a new or refurbished Linear Accelerator. It is important to not be surprised when it comes to financial obligations within a medical organization. The answer is Yes, there is a cost to have old LINAC systems… Read more