St. Luke’s - Global City Elevates Cancer Care with Launch of Next-Gen Truebeam® Radiotherapy System
TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES — St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City, recognized as the No. 1 Best Specialized Hospital 2026 in the Philippines for Oncology by Newsweek and Statista, has officially launched its newest TrueBeam® Linear Accelerator system. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies—including HyperSight, RapidArc Dynamic, ExacTrac Dynamic, and HyperArc—this advanced platform represents the next generation of radiation therapy, offering patients localized precision with uncompromised comfort.
When treating cancer, every millimeter matters. The enhanced TrueBeam platform allows radiation oncologists to deliver high-dose targeted treatments directly to tumors while reducing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues by as much as 50%.
“This new technology allows us to better target tumors with greater accuracy and greater efficiency,” explains Dr. Angela Camacho, Head of Radiation Oncology at St. Luke’s - Global City. “It’s much safer for the patient and better in terms of total protection.”
A Gentle, Patient-Centric Approach to Advanced Treatment
The new TrueBeam changes the treatment experience with new technologies:
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HyperSight (Ultra-Fast, High-Definition Imaging): Acquires high-contrast 3D images before each session and reduces image acquisition time by half compared to other systems. This quick scan ensures pinpoint tumor targeting while minimizing image blur caused by patient movement.
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HyperArc (Frame-Free Brain Tumor Care): For patients with multiple brain lesions, treatments that once took 3 to 4 hours with an uncomfortable, bolted head frame are now delivered using a comfortable thermoplastic mask in just 10 to 15 minutes. This advanced technology delivers faster, more convenient care without compromising safety or precision.
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ExacTrac Dynamic (Real-Time Sub-Millimeter Motion Tracking): A first in the country, it tracks minute bodily movements—even subtle shifts from breathing—using thermal surface and X-ray tracking. If a shift occurs, the radiation beam automatically pauses until alignment is restored, shielding healthy tissue.
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RapidArc Dynamic (Enhanced Beam Flexibility): Also a first in the country, it uses real -time automated dynamic collimator rotation combined with advanced therapy techniques -- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), which delivers radiation in continuous sweeping arcs around the patient, and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), which shapes and varies the intensity of the radiation beam — to give specialists unmatched flexibility and control over treatment planning, tailoring the beam shape to match complex tumors.
“In our previous machines, we were limited by technology,” says Dr. Camacho. “With this new software and hardware working together, we can go beyond what used to limit us. The treatments are streamlined, much faster, and significantly more comfortable.”
Whether treating brain, breast, lung, abdominal, or pelvic tumors, the platform adapts to both routine and complex cases, treating patients in sessions that average just 10 to 15 minutes.
World-Class Care, Right at Home
At St. Luke’s, medical innovation goes hand-in-hand with genuine care. By combining world-class technology with specialized oncology teams, the hospital continues its mission to provide world-class, compassionate healthcare so Filipino families never have to look far for advanced cancer treatment.
“St. Luke’s invests in quality technology because we want our patients to get the best treatment and the highest quality care possible right here at home,” adds Dr. Camacho.
Patients and families seeking more information about radiation oncology options at St. Luke’s - Global City may contact the Radiation Oncology Department at (+63-2) 8789-7700 local 1018 or visit www.stlukes.com.ph.
The new TrueBeam radiotherapy system of St. Luke’s - Global City delivers next-level cancer treatment with technologies that deliver faster, more accurate, and more comfortable sessions.
