Radiation Oncology
Once diagnosed with Cancer, it becomes important to destroy the multiplying cancer cells before they spread to other body parts. Radiation Oncology or Radiotherapy is a medical specialty that deals with damaging these cancer cells & tumors with high-energy Ionizing radiation such as X-rays, gamma rays, protons, neutrons & carbon ions. Radiotherapy is given alone or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy for treating various types of cancers.
The high Precision Radiation Oncology provided by Medicover Hospitals is aided by innovative techniques and standard protocols to bring high-satisfying results.
What Is Radiation therapy?
Radiation Therapy is a commonly used modality of cancer treatment in which the cancer cells are killed by damaging the DNA. It uses high-energy waves delivered by a linear accelerator. It may be used by your doctor to kill malignant cells or to shrink tumors before performing surgery or chemotherapy for more effective results.
Radiation therapy can be recommended based on the type and stage of your cancer.
We provide Radiation Therapy for cancers including:
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Colon and rectal Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Skin cancers
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Radiation Oncology Procedures
IMRT
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a type of advanced radiation therapy to treat cancer and noncancerous tumors. IMRT uses technology to shape photon and proton radiation beams to conform to the shape of a tumor.
IGRT
Image-guided RapidArc radiotherapy is a type of radiation therapy in which imaging techniques are used during each radiotherapy session to make the treatment more precise and accurate.
IG-Rapid Arc
Image-Guided Rapid Arc is a technology that provides an extremely fast and accurate form of image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy. It conforms closely to the 3D shape of your tumor.
SGRT
Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) is a technology used to improve radiation treatment accuracy. SGRT is used to treat nearly every type of cancer.
SABR
Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiosurgery is a technique for delivering highly focused doses of radiation to a very small area of the body.
TBI
Total body Irradiation is when radiation is delivered in such a way that it covers the entire body.
TSE T
Turbo-spin-echo (TSE) imaging is a quick technique that provides true spin-echo contrast in significantly less time.
BrachyTherapy
Brachytherapy, also known as internal radiation therapy, involves the placement of radioactive material directly inside or near the tumor. It is the treatment that only treats a specific area of your body.
Functional Radiosurgery Gating
Respiratory gating is a technique that uses advanced technology to direct radiation delivery as a patient breathes. It is done when a tumor is in an area that is in motion naturally, such as the lungs, chest, or abdomen.
Care after radiation treatment
After the radiation therapy, make sure to take enough rest, eat healthy and stay hydrated.
The majority of radiation therapy patients require ongoing care for the rest of their lives. After the treatment is completed, one has to go for regular check-ups with the radiation oncologist.
During the check-ups, the doctor will examine to see how well the radiation is working and would monitor the status of cancer cells.
The doctor will also discuss any side effects or late effects that might occur.
