Yonsei Medical Center Transfers Technology of Radiation Therapy Device Invented for Cancer Patients

Choi Jae-young, Director of Medical Science Research at Yonsei Medical Center (right), and Ahn Seung-gyu, CEO of Doctor Supply, are posing for a commemorative photo. [Photo by Yonsei Medical Center]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Yonsei Medical Center announced on the 1st that it has signed a technology transfer agreement with medical device manufacturer Doctor Supply for two inventions of radiation therapy devices for cancer patients.

The technologies being transferred this time are the 'Breast Fixation Aid' and the 'Scattered Radiation Shielding Underwear' for radiation therapy of cancer patients.

The breast fixation aid for radiation therapy is used for breast cancer patients. It is designed to concentrate the radiation dose on the tumor while minimizing the radiation dose delivered to normal organs such as the lungs and heart. During the 2 to 3 weeks of radiation therapy, it minimizes tumor movement caused by the patient's breathing and posture changes, maintaining accuracy. It also has the advantage of minimizing exposure for female patients, promoting their psychological stability.

The scattered radiation shielding underwear protects against radiation exposure caused by secondary scattered radiation generated from high-energy primary radiation during radiation examinations or radiation therapy. Secondary scattered radiation can cause damage to normal tissues and organs outside the examination and radiation therapy area, potentially inducing another cancer. By defending against radiation exposure from secondary scattered radiation, the scattered radiation shielding underwear is expected to reduce cancer incidence rates.

Geum Ki-chang, the lead inventor responsible for the technology transfer, said, "Through this technology development, we expect that especially breast cancer patients will be able to receive safe and precise radiation therapy," adding, "We will continue to do our best to realize new technologies based on the treatment and research experience of Yonsei Cancer Hospital for all cancer patients."

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