Technology for cancer care
Equipment That Guides Diagnosis and Treatment
Explore the imaging and radiotherapy equipment that helps our teams plan treatment, deliver care and monitor progress.
Tools for every stage of care
From Clear Imaging to Precise Radiotherapy
At the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, our equipment supports clinicians from initial assessment through treatment. CT scanning provides detailed images that inform diagnosis and help map treatment areas. A radiation treatment simulator supports patient positioning and treatment planning, while the medical linear accelerator and Cobalt Equinox 100 provide radiotherapy options. Together, these technologies help our teams tailor care to each patient’s clinical needs.
How CT Scanning Supports Cancer Care
Detailed CT images help clinicians assess anatomy, plan radiotherapy and track changes throughout a patient’s care.
Detailed Diagnostic Images
Treatment Area Mapping
Planning for Patient Positioning
Precision Radiotherapy Services
Linear Accelerator Treatment
The medical linear accelerator delivers carefully shaped radiation beams to a planned treatment area, helping target cancer cells while limiting exposure to nearby healthy tissue.
Treatment Planning
Clinicians use imaging and treatment planning to determine beam angles and doses tailored to each patient before linear accelerator therapy begins.
Treatment Delivery and Monitoring
The care team positions patients for each session and checks treatment setup so prescribed radiation can be delivered consistently throughout the course of care.
Radiotherapy Equipment
Cobalt Equinox 100
The Cobalt Equinox 100 is a cobalt-60 radiotherapy unit used to deliver external-beam radiation treatment at the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre. It directs radiation toward a planned treatment area according to a patient-specific prescription. Working alongside treatment planning and positioning procedures, the unit supports the centre’s ability to provide radiotherapy as part of coordinated cancer care.
Radiation Treatment Simulator
At the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, the radiation treatment simulator supports the preparation that takes place before radiotherapy begins. Clinicians use it to assess treatment positioning, identify the intended treatment area and establish reference points for repeatable setup. These details help the team plan how radiation will be directed and prepare patients for treatment on the appropriate therapy unit. As part of the centre’s commitment to its Centre of Excellence mission, simulation helps connect each patient’s clinical plan with accurate, consistent treatment delivery.
Questions About Our Equipment and Radiotherapy
Find answers about the equipment used at the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, how treatment is planned, and what happens during a session.
How is my radiotherapy treatment planned?
Your care team may use a CT scan and a radiation treatment simulator to map the treatment area and plan how radiation will be delivered. They will explain the planning steps that apply to your care.
What equipment may be used for my treatment?
Depending on your treatment plan, radiotherapy may be delivered using a medical linear accelerator or the Cobalt Equinox 100. Your care team will discuss which option is appropriate for you.
What should I expect during a radiotherapy session?
Your team will help position you carefully before treatment and monitor you during the session. The radiation itself is not felt, and the team will tell you what to expect at each visit.
