OSF eyes state-of-the-art radiation technology for Bloomington cancer center

Posted on March 5, 2021
The facility also enables doctors to consult their medical colleagues in the Peoria area in real time. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

BLOOMINGTON – OSF HealthCare leaders broke ground Thursday for what they say is a key component of its cancer center in the Twin-Cities.

OSF is building a new radiation technology facility in Bloomington, which will house the TrueBeam system by Varian Medical Systems.

It’s state-of-the-art equipment combining imaging, beam delivery, and sophisticated motion to accurately, precisely, and quickly target tumors, OSF said in a news release.

Patients will have more treatment options, and there will be opportunities to participate in upcoming clinical trials.

The facility also enables doctors to consult their medical colleagues in the Peoria area in real time.

“We see having this treatment available and having it available locally really will benefit many and really negate the need to have to travel to other communities for care, said Lynn Fulton, president of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

OSF HealthCare leaders broke ground Thursday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)

The center is expected to be finished in September, and OSF staff would start seeing patients in October.

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