A linear accelerator (LINAC) delivers high-energy beams shaped to a tumor’s size and location, enabling precise and safe radiation therapy.
A linear accelerator, or LINAC, is the machine most commonly used to deliver external beam radiation therapy. It generates high-energy X-rays shaped specifically to match a tumor’s size, shape, and position—allowing for powerful, focused treatment with minimal impact on surrounding healthy tissues.
Each LINAC session is guided by a treatment plan created by your radiation oncologist, dosimetrist, and medical physicist. The machine is precisely programmed before every session to ensure that the radiation beams are delivered exactly where they need to go—at the right angle, intensity, and duration.
To maintain safety, the LINAC includes built-in safeguards that prevent the delivery of excess radiation. It’s also routinely checked and calibrated by our team to ensure consistent, high-quality performance during every treatment.
The LINAC can be used to treat nearly any area of the body and is compatible with many advanced radiation techniques, including:
While technology like the LINAC makes high-precision treatment possible, it’s the experience and care of the team operating it that truly make the difference. At Salter Radiation Oncology, every LINAC treatment is delivered by a skilled radiation therapist under the guidance of Dr. Susan Salter and our multidisciplinary care team. Together, we ensure your treatment is safe, effective, and tailored to your unique diagnosis.
If you’re considering radiation therapy and want to understand how the LINAC may be used in your care plan, call us today at (205) 939-7884. Our team is here to answer your questions, and no referral is required to schedule an appointment.
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