Ancer Medical, Inc. has developed two applicators with innovative design used in HDR [high-dose rate] Brachytherapy treatments for cancers of the Esophagus and Rectum.

The applicators were developed in collaboration with a world-renowned cancer research and treatment institution, using an innovative balloon configurations to enable optimal positioning in multiple treatments

Both products are FDA 510(k) cleared and they are the subject of pending and issued patents.

E-App™ Esophgeal Applicator

AR-App™ Ano-rectal Applicator

  • Innovative balloon design follows contours of the anatomy, straight, curved or curved irregularly
  • Independently inflated balloons create precise control for optimal positioning
  • Inflated balloons form a consistent tubular shape allowing the radiation source to be centered
  • Centering of the radiation source allows a uniform dose to be delivered, avoiding uneven dosage that creates burning on one side
  • Clear markings visible under X-Ray, MRI and CT
  • Placemenet of applicator in optimal position is repeatable

Uniquely compliant design creates tissue separation and also allows exophytic tumors to press closer to the source catheters than healthy tissue, resulting in the ability to deliver a very high dose to the tumor, maintaining superior dose coverage of the target volume while sparing healthy tissue.