BrachyDOSE in more detail

BrachyDOSE solution consists of two parts: hardware and software. The radiation dose measurement tool – called sensor (hardware), a scanner to retrieve the data (hardware) and the injury prediction algorithm giving the decision support for a doctor (software). The sensor is in a shape of the flexible tube, it is disposable and at least one must be used during the procedure. One to five sensors could be used for a single procedure, according to the doctor’s prescription and the specific treatment plan.

If there is a mismatch between prescribed and delivered radiation doses, decision support algorithm (driven by machine learning) displays warning announcements. Also, the algorithm informs about the possibility of injuries, wounds, and the possible outcome of the treatment. This data helps to prevent mistakes during the treatment, reduces overall treatment costs for hospitals, and saves doctor’s time.

Before the radiotherapy treatment begins, the sensor is placed into one or more standard implantable tubes near the tumour or at a specific place in an organ. During the treatment, sensor measures the actual radiation dose in real time. When the treatment procedure is done, the sensor is removed and gathered data is retrieved by the scanner.