Filippo Alongi discusses clinical workflow and the Elekta Unity 1.5T magnet

Adaptive radiotherapy is one of the most innovative and clinically exciting developments in cancer treatment. However, implementing it in daily clinical practice can be challenging.

With conventional image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) using cone-beam CT, it's difficult to monitor changes during the treatment session. In contrast, the Elekta Unity MR-Linac provides real-time MRI imaging, significantly improving workflow and enabling clinicians to adapt treatments day-to-day to the patient’s specific needs.

Why is the 1.5 Tesla (1.5T) magnet in Elekta Unity so important?
The 1.5T MRI magnet is a crucial component of the Elekta Unity system, offering several key advantages:

• High-quality visualization of patient anatomy in real time
• Advanced MRI sequences that reveal functional aspects often missed by traditional imaging
• Improved imaging of challenging anatomy like the pancreas and liver, which are typically difficult to visualize with conventional IGRT

This combination of adaptive radiotherapy and high-field MRI enables more precise, personalized cancer treatment—enhancing both clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.