In January 2025, Duke Radiation Oncology installed a new treatment system – the Varian Ethos with HyperSight, which is the first system of its kind in the state. The Ethos offers image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) with a faster treatment time than other machines and superior imaging quality.
The system also offers real-time adaptive radiation therapy. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, in which a plan is set prior to radiation and followed until treatment is completed, the Ethos system allows for patients’ treatment to be adjusted during treatment based on anatomy and other factors.
“With the Ethos system being the first of its kind in the state, this marks an incredibly exciting moment for us as we embark on a new chapter in providing adaptive therapy to our patients,” said Mohamed Badawi, CSTM, MBA, technology and facilities administrative director and QI program director. “I am deeply grateful for the exceptional teamwork and collaboration that made this project a reality.”