Agfa Radiology Solutions is pleased to announce that the prestigious Theagenio Cancer Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, has chosen to install a DR 800 multifunctional digital imaging solution. With a history dating back over two centuries, this busy 330-bed oncology center provides highly specialized cancer care, serving patients from across northern Greece.

Agfa Radiology was selected as the supplier thanks to the quality of its solutions and software, and its after-sales service. Theagenio Cancer Hospital will become a reference hospital for Agfa.

Key highlights:

• Multi-functional radiology imaging technology: Supporting general radiography, fluoroscopy, tomosynthesis and advanced clinical applications (i.e. DSA/roadmapping), the highly versatile, fully integrated DR 800 offers performance, ease of use and flexibility.
• Enhanced efficiency and patient comfort: Remote control and in-room control capabilities, auto-positioning,a  180 cm Source to Image Distance (SID) and radiation-free video positioning enhance comfort, safety and satisfaction for both patients and operators.
• Powerful dynamic image processing: Dynamic MUSICA® image processing delivers superb image quality at the lowest possible dose.

Enhanced efficiency from acquisition to image processing

As the demands on oncology care continue to rise, Theagenio Cancer Hospital sought an imaging system that delivers consistently high image quality while supporting efficient workflows for a wide range of patients. Agfa’s DR 800 meets these requirements through strong clinical performance and innovative Dynamic MUSICA® image processing, enabling both radiography and fluoroscopy exams to be carried out within a single, integrated room.

“We are delighted that Theagenio Cancer Hospital has chosen our DR 800 X-ray room to support their important work in oncology, and will become a reference hospital for other institutions evaluating this solution. The hospital serves a large patient population across northern Greece; to deal with the high volume of imaging, it needs powerful yet versatile solutions. Our DR portfolio, including the DR 800, has been co-created with X-ray experts to solve real problems and answer real needs. And with every advancement radiology makes, Agfa takes it even further. That’s why we say we help our customers ‘See Through to the Future,” says Athanasios Tsegkos, Sales Manager Greece for Agfa Radiology Solutions.