Gachon University Gil Hospital introduces True Beam, an advanced radiation cancer treatment device...Minimize radiation exposure
Oct 14, 2025
Gachon University Gil Hospital (Hospital Director Kim Woo-kyung) introduced the latest high-precision radiation cancer treatment device, 「TrueBeam」, and held a ceremony to commemorate its operation on the 13th.
True Beam, a linear accelerator for cancer treatment developed by Varian in the United States, is a radiation treatment device that can precisely control the shape and intensity of the irradiated surface to be irradiated to give the maximum effect on eliminating cancer cells and minimize radiation exposure to surrounding normal tissues.
True Beam precisely adjusts radiation in units of less than 1 mm and supports various advanced treatment techniques such as intensity control (IMRT), body position (SBRT), image induction (IGRT), and respiratory interlocking (RGRT). It also shortens treatment time with high radiation output, increasing treatment performance and patient satisfaction. It is used to treat major carcinomas such as breast cancer, rectal cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, liver cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, and brain tumors.
In particular, Gachon University Gil Hospital introduced the latest specifications of True Beam with a 'RapidArc Dynamic' solution for the first time in Asia. Lapidarch Dynamic Solution is a next-generation treatment technique that can provide optimal radiation therapy tailored to patients with just one rotation. It maximizes the capability of the radiation regulator collimator to provide the best treatment through efficient treatment plans such as real-time collimator control, speed and function improvement of motion, and simplification of treatment processes during treatment.
In particular, a high dose of even one gray is particularly effective in treating life-threatening breast cancer, lung cancer (near the heart), and head and neck cancer (near the spinal cord).
In addition, the True Beam, introduced by Gachon University Gil Hospital, is equipped with state-of-the-art HyperArc technology that enables non-invasive radiation surgery specialized for multiple brain metastatic cancers. It is equipped with a detailed multi-leaf collimator while significantly shortening radiation treatment time with a high power output more than four times higher than before, enabling precise radiation treatment.
Along with the newly introduced true beam, Gachon University Gil Hospital plans to create maximum synergy by utilizing recently introduced radiation cancer treatment devices such as Hellsion and alignment RT unmarked surface-guided radiation therapy (markerless) equipment.
Incheon Regional Cancer Center, run by Gachon University Gil Hospital, was selected in April for the 2025 Regional Cancer Center Equipment Support Project by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
As part of the government's support project to create a region-oriented high-tech cancer treatment environment, Gachon University Gil Hospital introduced True Beam with 1.2 billion won from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 300 million won from Incheon City, and 7 billion won from its own expenses.
The Incheon Regional Cancer Center has been selected as the No. 1 cancer management project for Incheon citizens for the third consecutive year in the Ministry of Health and Welfare's comprehensive evaluation of regional cancer centers nationwide.
A ceremony to celebrate the introduction of the advanced radiation therapy machine True Beam was held at the Cancer Center Radiotherapy Center on the afternoon of the 13th. Major hospital officials, including Kim Woo-kyung, head of Gachon University Gil Hospital, Baek Jeong-heum, director of Incheon Regional Cancer Center, and Sung Ki-hoon, director of radiation oncology, as well as Shin Ki-chul, director of the Incheon Health and Welfare Bureau, also attended the event.
Kim Woo-kyung, head of Gachon University Gil Hospital, said, `We thank Incheon City for its efforts to introduce the latest high-tech cancer treatment device, and Gachon University Gil Hospital, which has been operating the Incheon Regional Cancer Center since 2011, will continue to make efforts to ensure that Incheon citizens receive the best treatment in the region with generous support for the introduction of high-tech equipment, including True Beam.'
True Beam, a linear accelerator for cancer treatment developed by Varian in the United States, is a radiation treatment device that can precisely control the shape and intensity of the irradiated surface to be irradiated to give the maximum effect on eliminating cancer cells and minimize radiation exposure to surrounding normal tissues.
True Beam precisely adjusts radiation in units of less than 1 mm and supports various advanced treatment techniques such as intensity control (IMRT), body position (SBRT), image induction (IGRT), and respiratory interlocking (RGRT). It also shortens treatment time with high radiation output, increasing treatment performance and patient satisfaction. It is used to treat major carcinomas such as breast cancer, rectal cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, liver cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, and brain tumors.
In particular, Gachon University Gil Hospital introduced the latest specifications of True Beam with a 'RapidArc Dynamic' solution for the first time in Asia. Lapidarch Dynamic Solution is a next-generation treatment technique that can provide optimal radiation therapy tailored to patients with just one rotation. It maximizes the capability of the radiation regulator collimator to provide the best treatment through efficient treatment plans such as real-time collimator control, speed and function improvement of motion, and simplification of treatment processes during treatment.
In particular, a high dose of even one gray is particularly effective in treating life-threatening breast cancer, lung cancer (near the heart), and head and neck cancer (near the spinal cord).
In addition, the True Beam, introduced by Gachon University Gil Hospital, is equipped with state-of-the-art HyperArc technology that enables non-invasive radiation surgery specialized for multiple brain metastatic cancers. It is equipped with a detailed multi-leaf collimator while significantly shortening radiation treatment time with a high power output more than four times higher than before, enabling precise radiation treatment.
Along with the newly introduced true beam, Gachon University Gil Hospital plans to create maximum synergy by utilizing recently introduced radiation cancer treatment devices such as Hellsion and alignment RT unmarked surface-guided radiation therapy (markerless) equipment.
Incheon Regional Cancer Center, run by Gachon University Gil Hospital, was selected in April for the 2025 Regional Cancer Center Equipment Support Project by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
As part of the government's support project to create a region-oriented high-tech cancer treatment environment, Gachon University Gil Hospital introduced True Beam with 1.2 billion won from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 300 million won from Incheon City, and 7 billion won from its own expenses.
The Incheon Regional Cancer Center has been selected as the No. 1 cancer management project for Incheon citizens for the third consecutive year in the Ministry of Health and Welfare's comprehensive evaluation of regional cancer centers nationwide.
A ceremony to celebrate the introduction of the advanced radiation therapy machine True Beam was held at the Cancer Center Radiotherapy Center on the afternoon of the 13th. Major hospital officials, including Kim Woo-kyung, head of Gachon University Gil Hospital, Baek Jeong-heum, director of Incheon Regional Cancer Center, and Sung Ki-hoon, director of radiation oncology, as well as Shin Ki-chul, director of the Incheon Health and Welfare Bureau, also attended the event.
Kim Woo-kyung, head of Gachon University Gil Hospital, said, `We thank Incheon City for its efforts to introduce the latest high-tech cancer treatment device, and Gachon University Gil Hospital, which has been operating the Incheon Regional Cancer Center since 2011, will continue to make efforts to ensure that Incheon citizens receive the best treatment in the region with generous support for the introduction of high-tech equipment, including True Beam.'
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
