GammaTile (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

GammaTile

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Each therapeutic seed, approximately the size of a postage stamp, contains radiation sources embedded in a collagen tile that together deliver a precise, targeted dose of radiation. The radiation immediately begins targeting tumor cells in the area where the tumor is most likely to recur.

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GammaTile Medical Technologies

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