Our cancer experts at American Oncology Institute are empowered with Ethos—the cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence that deliver personalized care to each and every patient. AI-driven Ethos Radiotherapy Integrated with IDENTIFY™ Technology offers increased efficiency with an error-free treatment plan and reduced patient treatment time without compromising on quality. Real-time adaptive treatment planning allows clinicians to adapt the radiation dose and treatment plan during the course of treatment based on changes in the patient's anatomy or tumor response. This real-time and on-couch adaptation maximizes the effectiveness of the treatment while minimizing side effects.
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Ethos Therapy is a type of external beam radiation therapy that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to personalize the treatment plans. With Ethos therapy, patients benefit from the precision, and swiftness of treatment, ensuring that they receive targeted radiation that is adjusted daily to accommodate changes in tumor size and location.
Radiation therapy requires meticulous preparation of a customized treatment plan for each patient, involving precise calculations to target the tumor while safeguarding surrounding healthy tissue. However, changes in a patient's anatomy during treatment can lead to significant delays in the treatment plan.
Ethos therapy, on the other hand, leverages an adaptive system powered by artificial intelligence to swiftly perform complex calculations and change the treatment plan that can be reviewed by oncologists before the treatment. This means that Ethos can promptly adjust the treatment plan to align with any changes in the patient's anatomy during each session. Instead of experiencing lengthy delays for manual recalculations, the patient can remain on the treatment couch and undergo daily treatment as scheduled.
Ethos incorporates sophisticated intelligence that analyzes detailed images to identify the shape, size, and location of the tumor. Additionally, it takes into account factors such as the patient's age, health status, and the natural movement of organs and tissues within the treatment area. Consequently, it adapts the radiation delivery to suit the patient's specific anatomy on a daily basis. These real-time adjustments ensure precise targeting of the tumor site with each radiation session.
Compared to other radiation machines, Ethos stands out for its exceptional quietness during operation. It delivers treatment rapidly, alleviating patient concerns about radiation therapy.
The open design of the Ethos system enhances patient comfort in comparison to conventional radiation therapies. It provides patients with more space on the treatment bed and helps alleviate any sense of claustrophobia.
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Imaging plays a crucial role in visualizing the tumor, surrounding organs, and the patient’s anatomy. By obtaining high-quality and detailed images, we can precisely identify the size, shape, and location of the tumor within the patient’s body, enabling us to accurately target it. The information derived from these images guides us in determining the optimal radiation dosage and the most effective delivery method.
Every treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s unique requirements, outlining the precise amount of radiation that the cancer cells should receive and the angles from which it will be administered. A treatment schedule will also be developed during this phase. The added advantage Ethos offers is the real-time, on-couch adaptation that enables last minute customization of the treatment plan.
During the treatment session, the radiation therapist will assist you in positioning the patient comfortably on the treatment table. Just before the treatment begins, images will be taken to enable the care team to verify the precise size and location of the tumor. After the necessary adjustments to the treatment plan are made based on these images, treatment will commence.
The radiation is delivered using a linear accelerator (linac), a machine that revolves around the patient while projecting the beam. With Ethos™ therapy, the rotating beam gantry is enclosed within the opening (the bore), so the patient won't perceive any visible rotation.
Throughout the treatment, the patient will maintain continuous communication with their therapist via an integrated camera system and a two-way intercom. While the first treatment session may take a little longer due to additional setup requirements, the entire process typically lasts just a few minutes.
Ethos can administer adaptive therapy in a standard 15 to 30 minute time frame.
At American Oncology Institute, Ethos™ therapy is utilized to treat tumors located in the pelvic region and lower abdomen, encompassing prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and gynecologic malignancies such as cervical and uterine cancers.
Patients afflicted with head and neck cancers or certain sarcomas affecting the extremities exhibit positive responses to Ethos therapy. Additionally, it is employed for the treatment of brain cancer.
Our radiation oncologists are diligently examining the feasibility of employing Ethos therapy, with its artificial intelligence capabilities, to treat patients diagnosed with lung or esophageal cancers, as well as breast cancer or other chest-related cancers.
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