MANILA, Philippines – St. Luke’s Medical Center–Quezon City has officially introduced the first and only TrueBeam Edge radiotherapy system in the Philippines, marking a milestone in advancing cancer care.
This advanced linear accelerator, manufactured by Varian (a Siemens Healthineers company), is available exclusively at St. Luke’s – Quezon City, making it the only provider of this next-generation radiotherapy technology in the country. With this installation, St. Luke’s reinforces its leadership in precision oncology and its commitment to delivering world-class, technology-driven healthcare to patients.
A landmark in Philippine cancer treatment
The TrueBeam Edge system represents one of the most advanced radiotherapy platforms in global oncology. By integrating imaging, beam delivery, motion management, and patient positioning into a single, coordinated system, it enables sub-millimeter-precision radiation therapy for a wide range of cancers.
Its introduction establishes a new national benchmark in cancer treatment, bringing technologies previously limited to select global cancer centers directly to Filipino patients.
Why TrueBeam Edge is a game-changer
The system delivers highly precise and adaptive radiation treatments, significantly improving speed, safety, and patient comfort with the following key features:
● Sub-millimeter precision targeting for highly accurate tumor treatment
● Intelligent multileaf collimator (MLC) that dynamically shapes radiation beams to match tumor contours
● RapidArc® / VMAT technology for fast, continuous 360-degree treatment delivery
● Advanced motion management and respiratory gating ensure that radiation is delivered only when tumors are in the exact target position.
● HyperArc® stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for complex brain tumors and multiple metastases ● Image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for real-time treatment verification and accuracy ● High-dose rate delivery, enabling significantly shorter treatment sessions
● Identify® Precision patient positioning systems ensure exact alignment before and during therapy.
What This Means for Patients
St. Luke’s – Quezon City is the only facility in the Philippines with TrueBeam Edge technology, providing patients with local access to advanced global cancer treatment. Patients no longer need to travel abroad for highly specialized stereotactic radiotherapy.
1. More Precise Treatment with Less Damage to Healthy Tissue
The system’s precise radiation targeting helps protect healthy organs and reduces side effects. 2. Faster, More Comfortable Treatment Sessions
RapidArc® technology shortens treatment sessions and enhances patient comfort. 3. Greater Safety Through Real-Time Tumor Tracking
The system continuously monitors tumor motion, especially during breathing, to ensure that radiation is delivered only when it is precisely targeted.
4. Expanded Treatment Possibilities
TrueBeam Edge enables highly specialized treatments such as stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for complex or hard-to-treat cancers.
A new era for cancer care in the Philippines
With the launch of the country’s first and only TrueBeam Edge radiotherapy system, St. Luke’s – Quezon City strengthens its position as a pioneer in advanced oncology care, setting a new standard for radiation oncology and reaffirming its leadership in medical innovation.
This milestone highlights the institution’s mission to bring globally benchmarked medical technologies to patients, transforming cancer treatment into a more precise, safer, and compassionate experience.
For more information about St. Luke’s Medical Center and its services, call our Product Information Hub at 09479930471 / 09399161805 / 09285200239 / 09985822276 or email productinfo@stlukes.com.ph.
