A large majority of cancer patients undergo radiotherapy at some stage of their treatment. The mechanical accuracy of linear accelerator (LINAC) devices used in radiotherapy plays a crucial role in the success of the treatment.
The aim of this project is to develop a single device capable of performing all quality control procedures for linear accelerators (LINACs) used in cancer treatment. Failure to conduct timely tests or detect potential deviations in LINAC devices can result in the prescribed radiation dose not being accurately delivered to the tumor, potentially leading to treatment failure. Therefore, the quality control of the LINAC device is even more critical than the device itself. For this reason, it is essential to perform regular quality control checks on LINAC machines.
The device being developed within the scope of the project is a compact device that can perform LINAK quality controls with its optical sensors that can detect light, laser detectors, electronic circuits and software that allows analyzing measurement results. In addition, a large part of mechanical quality controls are tests performed by the user with the help of the eye, so measurements may vary from user to user. However, with the UFC quality control device performing these measurements using optical sensors, it becomes completely independent from the user.
The UFC quality control device ensures that the routine quality controls of LINAK devices used in radiation oncology departments are performed quickly, precisely and accurately. It can perform the work of all other devices and equipment on its own by taking faster, more precise and independent measurements from the user than the mechanical quality control devices used today. Therefore, it reduces the time spent on quality control in radiation oncology departments and eases the workload.
