Advances for Cancer Patients in Chemotherapy and Radiation, Including Proton Beams and IMRT

Radiation therapy is commonly used in the treatment of cancerous tumors. This technology has been moving toward greater precision in irradiating tumors. Modern x-ray radiation equipment (photon radiation) can focus on and attack tumors while doing less damage to surrounding tissue than previous technologies. State-of-the-art radiation techniques of today involve several different formats. Specific formats have been found to be most effective for specific cancers.

IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy): is a radiation technology that enables the technician to apply narrowly focused radiation directly toward cancerous tumors. IMRT helps to limit the amount of damage to surrounding tissues. The process includes using multiple beams (typically from 7 to 12) aimed at the tumor from various directions. The beams meet at the tumor to administer the desired dosage. Breaking the dose down into multiple beams lessens the level of radiation that healthy tissues are exposed to. The point at which the beams join can be shaped to conform to the exact size, shape and location of the tumor, thus further sparing healthy tissue. Advanced imaging, such as CT, is used to provide precise guidance to the tumor's location.

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