Northwell Radiation Centers Introduce Varian Ethos HyperSight To LI In Fight Vs. Cancer

LONG ISLAND, NY — Northwell Cancer Institute’s radiation therapy centers in Greenlawn and Lake Success became the first on Long Island to offer state-of-the-art Varian Ethos radiation therapy with HyperSight imaging technology, Northwell announced in a news release.

"This cutting-edge technology delivers advanced external beam radiation therapy treatments, which boosts precision and effectiveness for patients undergoing radiation therapy for numerous cancers," Northwell Health stated.

HyperSight aims to provide high-quality, daily pre-treatment imaging in a single six-second breath hold, improving the ability for radiation oncologists to see and target a tumor.

Ethos offers a new treatment called adaptive radiation therapy, which allows for real-time adjustments based on tumor response and daily changes in normal anatomy, optimizing accuracy, reducing exposure to healthy tissue, and minimizing side effects. The technology minimizes side effects by using artificial intelligence and the "fastest on-table imaging in the field" to enhance accuracy and patient comfort, according to Northwell.

"With the introduction of the new technology, we’re offering patients access to the most modern and fastest imaging and treatment technology available anywhere in the world," said Heather Zinkin, MD, chief of radiation oncology at Huntington Hospital. "Patients benefit from the convenience of consulting with their radiation oncologist, undergoing planning, and receiving treatment all in one location close to home, ensuring a seamless, personal and efficient care experience."

As part of a $4 million investment, the Greenlawn center has also undergone significant renovations and expansion. Enhancements include a second treatment vault, modern waiting area, updated restrooms, expanded changing rooms, and additional exam rooms and office space. The improvements provide a more comfortable and accommodating environment for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Additionally, the Greenlawn center introduced a new CT simulator, offering patients the latest and fastest imaging technology available. This simulator enhances the treatment planning process by providing highly detailed images that guide radiation oncologists and medical physicists in developing customized treatment protocols, according to Northwell. It also has four-dimension (4D) capability to track tumor motion.

At the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in Lake Success, the Ethos and HyperSight technology enhances one of the largest radiation therapy centers in the region, offering internal and external radiation therapy treatments and technology.

The total investment there cost $5.1 million.

"Northwell’s Radiation Medicine Department has a long history of investing in the latest radiation therapy technology," said Louis Potters, MD, SVP and deputy physician-in-chief of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. "In addition to being extremely precise, this new technology enhances patient comfort by getting patients in and out quickly, with an average on-table time of just 10 minutes or less."