Published: October 20, 2025

Avita Ontario Cancer Center is First in Ohio to Feature RapidArc Dynamic

ONTARIO – Avita Health System’s new cancer center will be the first in Ohio and among the first few facilities in the United States to invest in Varian® RapidArc® Dynamic, an intelligent, innovative hardware that can reduce radiation dose to organs at risk by up to 50%. In addition to increased precision, it has the capability to reduce planning and treatment times, accelerating plan optimization and dose calculation by up to 70%. 

“We added RapidArc Dynamic to reduce long-term side effects and to deliver cancer treatment more quickly and effectively,” explained Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health System. “All tissues have an amount of radiation that they can withstand, and the goal is to protect the good tissue from unnecessary radiation. RapidArc Dynamic helps reduce unnecessary radiation exposure to healthy organs and tissues by as much as half. The investment in this technology is an example of Avita’s commitment to invest in the long-term health and safety of our patients. We’re excited to be the first in Ohio to do so.”

Precision in radiation therapy plays an important role in reducing long-term complications and improving post-treatment quality of life. RapidArc Dynamic integrates with the Varian TrueBeam® radiotherapy system, a top-of-line linear accelerator developed for precise, high-speed cancer treatment that delivers focused radiation beams with image-guided accuracy. Real-time imaging is used to verify the patient’s position and precisely target the tumor during treatment.

In addition, Avita also purchased the IDENTIFY™ system, surface-guided radiotherapy that integrates with the linear accelerator to increase workflow efficiency and enhance performance. It uses cameras and computer vision for patient set up and motion monitoring with submillimeter accuracy, ensuring correct treatment and minimizing errors. It features an automatic beam hold that pauses treatment if the patient moves out of the defined thresholds.

“We are excited to bring radiation therapy to Avita,” said Morasko. “We have added both the RapidArc Dynamic and the IDENTIFY system to ensure that our radiation treatment is the highest quality. Cancer affects so many people in our communities, and we are not sparing any expense when it comes to providing lifesaving cancer treatment for our patients.”

Avita’s cancer center is slated to open in November 2025 at 600 Richland Mall in Ontario.