Todd Tilton is getting a new targeted rapid-fire radiation treatment to treat prostate cancer. In 90 seconds, Todd's entire treatment for the day will be done.

"By giving faster treatment -- a more accurate treatment -- based on the image guidance that we're able to do, we are able to keep the radiation away from normal tissues," said Dr. Shawn Zimberg, radiation oncologist.

"With RapidArc, what we're able to do is treat a patient in one single rotation, as opposed to multiple beams that can also be injuring the other tissue," said Dr. Zimberg.

"I'm getting it more concentrated so they can give me less and in this case, less is better," said Todd Tilton.

Radiation time is cut from up to 20 minutes to just a minute-and-a-half, leaving Todd more time to do what he really loves.

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source: ABC News