Mike VI was anesthetized and transported to Mary Bird Perkins–Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center for stereotactic radiotherapy, or SRT, Wednesday, according to an LSU Media Relations press release.
The release said the radiation was delivered in a single dose to minimize damage to normal tissue and reduce complications. The treatment used Elektra Versa HD, one of the most advanced radiotherapy systems, according to the release.
The treatment is not curative, but is expected to allow Mike to live comfortably for 1-2 years.
Mike VI taken to Mary Bird Perkins for treatment
June 1, 2016
Today, Mike VI was taken to Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center for a radiation treatment simulation, the first step in his treatment for spindle cell sarcoma. During this procedure the team created the devices that will be used to help position Mike and acquired multiple CT images that will be used to map the tumor in Mike’s face during treatment planning.
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