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Bookimed Expert Insight. Amethyst Radiotherapy Austria offers high-precision care within the Vienna Private Clinic. They use the Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator for sub-millimeter tumor targeting. A standard course of radiotherapy here starts around $6,750. This facility integrates MRI and CT imaging for real-time monitoring. Such high-tech equipment ensures treatment accuracy without the extreme costs found in North America.

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