RaySearch & Radiology Oncology Systems Join Forces to Expand Global Access to Cancer Care

RaySearch & Radiology Oncology Systems Collaboration and Developments

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RaySearch Laboratories AB

A medical technology company that develops advanced software solutions to improve cancer treatment. Key products include RayStation® (treatment planning system) and RayCare® (oncology information system). RaySearch software is used in over 1,100 clinics across 47 countries. Founded in 2000 as a Karolinska Institute spin-off.

Radiology Oncology Systems (ROS)

A leading provider of affordable, refurbished radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging equipment for over 25 years. ROS helps increase access to high-quality healthcare globally, offering linear accelerators, CT/MRI/PET scanners, replacement parts, and related services.

Strategic Partnership Highlights

• RaySearch and ROS have entered a strategic partnership to expand access to cancer treatment globally.
• The focus is on integrating refurbished linear accelerators (linacs) with advanced software solutions for cost-effective, high-quality radiation therapy.
• Key objective: Enable centers worldwide to use refurbished, fully functional linacs instead of discarding them after 10 years, promoting circularity and sustainability in healthcare technology.

Recent Developments & Implementations

Orders have already been placed in multiple countries:

• Argentina: Two centers using Varian Trilogy™ linacs.
• USA: One center using TrueBeam® with RayStation.
• Mexico: One center using Elekta Versa HD® with RayStation.
• This collaboration allows clinics to expand treatment capabilities without high costs, bridging the gap in cancer care access.

Key Benefits of the Partnership

• Access to High-Quality Care: Helps more cancer patients receive advanced radiation therapy worldwide.
• Lifecycle Extension of Equipment: Promotes refurbishment of linacs, reducing waste and advancing sustainability.
• Integration of Advanced Software: RayStation® and RayCare® enhance treatment planning, monitoring, and patient management.
• Global Reach: Supports ROS’s refurbished equipment network and RaySearch’s software adoption in clinics lacking access to new technology.

Innovation & Technology Highlights

RaySearch:

• RayStation®: Adaptive therapy, multi-criteria optimization, HDR brachytherapy, and support for photons, electrons, protons, helium, and carbon ions.
• RayPlan: Intuitive treatment planning, advanced image registration, GPU-based dose calculations, optional IMRT/VMAT/HDR capabilities, and seamless upgrade path to full RayStation® features.
• RayIntelligence® & RayCommand®: Analytics and treatment control systems for better operational efficiency.

ROS:

• Leader in refurbished radiation therapy and imaging equipment.
• End-to-end solutions for linac refurbishment, CT/MRI/PET scanners, simulators, replacement parts, and service support.
• Expanding access to affordable cancer care globally through strategic partnerships.

Statements from Leaders

John V. Vano, President, ROS:

• “Too many cancer patients face a gap between their need for care and available technology. Our collaboration with RaySearch helps expand access to life-saving treatments.”

Johan Löf, CEO, RaySearch:

• “Access to care is critical. Refurbished linacs combined with our software can make a real difference in global cancer care.”

Why This Matters

• Millions of patients worldwide lack access to advanced radiation therapy due to high equipment costs.
• By combining refurbished equipment with cutting-edge software, this partnership democratizes cancer care.
• Promotes sustainability in medical technology while ensuring clinics can maximize the value of existing machines.

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