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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is a Mobile Unit?
A. Our Mobile Unit can be equipped with any HDR Brachytherapy system that is approved for transport. With this amazing technology, we can now reach out to previously
inaccessible patients in need of radiation therapy. The Mobile Unit is capable of
 comfortably treating almost all skin cancers along with many breast cancers, and even some gynecological cancers (in its current configuration)- treating older and infirm patients at their place of residence
- providing local service to rural patients
Q. Are there any upfront costs?
A. No, we have multiple payment options, all with no upfront costs!
Q. Do I need to file for a mobile radioactive materials license?
A. Depends on which State you are in. It also depends on the practical use of your particular unit. A representative can discuss these options with you.
Q. Do I need to provide my own treatment machine?
A. If you have your own machine that is DOT rated, you can use it. Otherwise we can provide one for you.
Q. What types of treatments can I perform in a mobile unit?
A. Our Mobile Unit is capable of performing any treatment with almost all of the applicators for HDR, including but not limited to:
- Leipzig Applicator
- Valencia skin Applicator
- Freiburg Flap
- MICK® Applicator
- Mammosite®
- Savi
- Accuboost™
Some of the other therapeutic machines we can accommodate are
- Cyberknife®
- Dermabeam™
- Superficial
Q. Do CON (Certificate of Need) requirements apply to the Mobile Unit?
A. No.
Q. Where can the Mobile Unit treat?
A. Anywhere your imagination can take it.
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