Linear Accelerators (Linacs)

A linear accelerator, or linac, is a device used in radiation therapy to precisely target cancer cells. It uses powerful electric fields to accelerate electrons or other particles along a straight path to high energies. These high-energy particles are then directed toward a tumor, destroying or damaging cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. Linacs are versatile, adjustable, and can produce different types of radiation (like X-rays or electrons), making them essential tools in modern oncology for effective and targeted cancer treatment.