Leo Cancer Care is introducing Grace at ASTRO 2025, a new upright photon therapy system that promises to change how radiation treatment is done. Named after Grace Hopper, a groundbreaking computer scientist and U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, the name highlights the company’s drive to move away from old ways in cancer care. Unlike standard radiation therapy, where patients lie flat, Grace allows patients to be treated while standing upright. New global studies suggest that this position can lead to more stable and consistent placement of organs during treatment. Patients who have used Grace say they feel more comfortable and more involved during their sessions.
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Stephen Towe, Co-Founder and CEO of Leo Cancer Care, is excited about the launch of Grace. He explained that the company’s success with upright particle therapy helped make this photon therapy breakthrough possible. Towe said Grace stays true to Leo Cancer Care’s goal of providing affordable radiation treatments worldwide without lowering the quality. He added that the company’s bold approach is all about putting patients first, offering not just new technology, but a better overall treatment experience.
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The Grace system includes an integrated fan beam CT scanner located at the center of the treatment area. This allows for high-quality imaging during the entire treatment process and sets the stage for future improvements like online adaptive radiotherapy. Grace also has a large and ultra-fast multi-leaf collimator, which is faster than most available models on the market. It is compatible with RaySearch Laboratories’ RayStation treatment planning system and RayCare oncology information system, which will help with accurate treatment planning and smoother clinical processes tailored for upright radiation therapy.
By using a fixed radiation beam, Grace reduces the need for heavy primary shielding, which lowers the cost of building the necessary infrastructure. This makes radiation therapy more accessible, especially in areas where expensive facilities are not available. The combination of upright patient positioning, integrated imaging, and efficient delivery technology makes Grace different from traditional linear accelerators and helps open up new possibilities for wider use around the globe.
Leo Cancer Care has partnered with several top institutions through the Upright Photon Alliance to install five pre-commercial Grace systems. These global research partners include Centre Léon Bérdard, Cone Health, IHH Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, and OncoRay. These organizations will explore how Grace can enhance patient results and question traditional radiotherapy methods. Leo Cancer Care continues to focus on advancing cancer treatment technology while making care more human and available for patients around the world.
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