WESTMINSTER, Colo. (August 21, 2026) – CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital is proud to announce that it has officially broken ground on the installation of a new adaptive linear accelerator (LINAC). This addition will double the hospital’s capacity for advanced, precision radiation therapy at the Gayeski Cancer Center, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive, world-class cancer care to the growing Westminster community.
The linear accelerator is a highly advanced modern adaptive radiotherapy machine, which uses artificial intelligence to modify the radiation plan day by day. This accounts for changes in patient anatomy or tumor shrinkage as treatment progresses, resulting in better cancer control and the sparing of healthy organs. It also treats standard radiation plans quickly and precisely when adaptive treatment isn’t necessary.
By adding this second unit to the existing radiation services, the Cancer Center at St. Anthony North will significantly expand patient capacity, improve access, and introduce the most advanced adaptive radiation platform on earth.
“Bringing a second LINAC to St. Anthony North is about more than just equipment; it is about increasing our capacity to provide hope and convenience to our patients during their most vulnerable times,” said Dr. Constance Schmidt, President of St. Anthony North Hospital. “By expanding our services at the Gayeski Cancer Center, we are ensuring that more members of our community can receive cutting-edge, compassionate care close to home.”
The project involves the construction of a second specialized, radiation-shielded vault designed to accommodate this additional advanced LINAC system. The hospital anticipates the new service will be fully operational and ready to treat patients by August 2027. Once active, the expanded LINAC suite will be staffed by a multidisciplinary team of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and oncology nurses, all dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
“Our goal is to provide the highest quality of oncology services that supports the whole person,” added Dr. Christopher Deig, Radiation Oncologist at St. Anthony North. “This investment in a second machine represents our dedication to improving access and our mission to push the boundaries of what is possible technologically.”
For more information about the oncology services offered at St. Anthony North Hospital, please visit our dedicated cancer center page.
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