OREANDA-NEWS. December 18, 2014. Florida Cancer Affiliates (FCA), a community-based radiation oncology, medical oncology, hematology, and urology practice affiliated with The US Oncology Network—one of the nation’s largest networks of integrated, community-based cancer care practices, announced today that it has purchased an Elekta Infinity with Agility for its soon to open 24,000 square foot center at 3611 Little Road, Trinity, Florida 34655. Florida Cancer Affiliates and The US Oncology Network invested in the sophisticated technology to further expand cancer treatment capabilities for patients in the area, and expects to begin treating patients with the technology once the center opens this month.

Elekta Infinity, with the industry leading Agility multi-leaf collimator, leverages the latest advances in technology to enable sophisticated approaches to traditionally challenging cases. The system’s patented technology provides conformance to tumor size, shape and volume, enabling Florida Cancer Affiliates clinicians to administer higher dose rates that can enhance treatment effectiveness while protecting critical structures such as the heart, spine and bladder. The result is faster treatment times, minimizing the risk of movement by patients who are receiving treatment in the vicinity of critical structures.

Shortened treatment times can also improve patient comfort, particularly for older patients who may find it difficult to remain in one position over extended periods of time. Softer streamlined shapes and ergonomic features combined with low mechanical noise and ambient lighting effects help to create a confident and relaxed patient treatment environment.