REVOLUTIONARY TREATMENT OPTION OFFERS NEW HOPE TO RUSSIAN CANCER PATIENTS

REVOLUTIONARY TREATMENT OPTION OFFERS NEW HOPE TO RUSSIAN CANCER PATIENTS 

Press Release 
Stockholm, Sweden, January 30, 2009

Leading cancer centers in Moscow and Siberia to receive Russia's most advanced
stereotactic radiotherapy system.

Two of Russia's leading research centers, The Meshalkin Research Institute of
Circulation Pathology (NRIBCP, Novosibirsk, Russia) and the Hertzen Moscow
Oncology Research Institute (MORI, Moscow, Russia), have purchased Elekta
Axesse™ systems which will, for the first time in Russia, allow clinicians to
treat cancer tumors throughout the body with ultra-high precision while
minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. 

“Elekta Axesse will help us to build the one of the most advanced cancer centers
in Russia,” says Professor Alexander M. Karaskov, Director of the Meshalkin
Research Institute. “The system combines speed and accuracy with the ability to
target tumors throughout the body.”

Elekta Axesse will be delivered with the latest technology, Elekta VMAT
(Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy), which enables faster treatment time and more
accurate targeting of the dose. Hertzen MORI will be the first clinic in Russia
to provide this technology to patients. 

 “The system will enable us to attain very-high precision and accuracy for every
patient, in many cases sub-millimeter. This is specifically important in
treatment of difficult sites such as lung or liver,” commented Professor Anna
Boyko from MORI. “The advanced 3D imaging capabilities of Elekta Axesse
facilitate rapid, precise targeting of tumors, and the highly-conformal
radiation delivery system effectively treats tumors while minimizing damage to a
patient's healthy tissue.”

This advanced technology is delivered with MOSAIQ®, the most advanced integrated
suite of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software in oncology; which enhances
workflow, improves productivity and simplifies medical record accessibility
throughout the department. 

“Software support for efficient workflow is a key component in a treatment
system and MOSAIQ, along with the entire software package supplied by Elekta, is
second to none. In a clinical setting, the system manages documents, patient and
user schedules and imports treatment plans into the EMR as well as verifies and
records the treatment delivered, all handled from one integrated user
environment. This definitely helps to streamline clinicians' workflow,
ultimately saving precious time,” says Dr. Olga Efimova, NRIBCP's Head of
Radiosurgery.

Generally, on the opinion of Professor Andrey Chernichenko, President of the
Russian Association of the Therapeutic Radiation Oncologist (RATRO), “such
sophisticated equipment will open new era for all Russian oncology - high
precision, super effective irradiation for many ‘social important' tumors.”


For further information, please contact:

Rolf Kjellström, Vice President, Neuroscience International sales and marketing
Tel: +46 8 587 25400, e-mail: rolf.kjellstrom@elekta.com

Lena Schattauer, Investor Relations, Elekta AB
Tel: +46 8 587 257 22, +46 70 595 51 00, e-mail: lena.schattauer@elekta.com   


Notes to editors

Cancer is the third largest cause of death in Russia. The World Health
Organization estimates that it will rise to the second largest cause, following
cardiovascular disease, by 2030.(1)


About Meshalkin Research Institute 

The Meshalkin Research Institute is based in Novosibirsk in Russia's Siberian
region. It has an extensive history in medical advancement and scientific
discovery, holding over 250 internationally-recognized certificates and patents.
The Institute works consistently with the Russian Academy of Science and the
Russian Academy of Medical Science in order to drive innovation in medical
research and treatment.


About Hertzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute

The Hertzen clinic is one of the leading cancer clinics in Russia and also one
of the oldest in Europe. The institute offers a wide range of solutions to treat
cancer. Including linear accelerators and brachy therapy.


About Elekta

Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical
solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The company develops
sophisticated state of the art tools and treatment planning systems for
radiation therapy and radiosurgery, as well as workflow enhancing software
systems across the spectrum of cancer care.

Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, providing intelligent and
resource-efficient solutions that offer confidence to both healthcare providers
and patients, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives,
making the future possible today.

Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 5,000
hospitals globally, and every day more than 100,000 patients receive diagnosis,
treatment or follow-up with the help of a solution from the Elekta Group.

Elekta employs around 2,500 employees globally. The corporate headquarter is
located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is listed on the Nordic Exchange
under the ticker EKTAb. For more information about Elekta, please visit
www.elekta.com.


References

1. World Health Organization. The Impact of Cancer In Your Country - Graphs:
Russian Federation. Available at:
http://www.who.int/infobase/report.aspx?iso=RUS&rid=119&goButton=Go.