Three dimensional conformal radiation therapy or 3DCRT involves creating 3D computer images and delivering highly focused radiation to tumors and minimum dose to normal tissues.
Write comment (0 Comments)Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is the use of frequent imaging during a course of radiation therapy for the purpose of improving the precision and accuracy of delivery of radiation treatment.
IGRT used scans and X-rays to make sure that patient is in the correct position for radiation treatment.
Write comment (0 Comments)Volumetric modulated arc therapy(VMAT) or Rapid arc is an advanced form of IMRT that delivers a precisely sculptured 3D dose distribution with a 360 degree rotation of the gantry in single or multiple arc treatment.
Write comment (0 Comments)Brachytherapy or internal radiation is a procedure that involves placing radioactive material inside your body on a temporary or permanent basis to damage cancer cells in DNA and destroy their ability to divide and grow.
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Chemotherapy is the use of any drug to treat any disease. It does not meant for cancer only. If it uses anticancer drugs it will remove, kill or damage cancer cells throughout the body.
Write comment (0 Comments)Palliative care is a form of care in which the patient’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are regarded as equally important. Palliative care deals with TOTAL pain.
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