RapidArc™ Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Staten Island Radiation Oncology is one of the first centers in the country to employ this major advance in radiation therapy. VMAT delivers highly precise treatment much faster than other technologies. Treatments that once took 15-30 minutes can sometimes be accomplished in as little as a single rotation of the machine around the patient, that is, in about 2 minutes! VMAT also differs from other systems because it sculpts the full dose of radiation by tracking speed, dose and tumor shape as the machine moves. The positive result for the patient is a faster treatment time and less scattering of the radiation outside the tumor into healthy tissue.

In the hands of the experienced clinical team at Staten Island Radiation Oncology, the powerful and versatile VMAT system can treat a wide range of conditions. Staten Island Radiation Oncology is the only community based center in the area to install and use this advanced technology to fight cancer.