Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
At AKUH, we offer advanced intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in Radiation Oncology as part of our comprehensive cancer care program. Radiation therapy uses powerful energy beams to destroy cancer cells. With IMRT, the radiation beams can be customized to minimize the effects of radiation therapy on normal body tissues. The strength or intensity of each beam can be varied, allowing for a precisely controlled radiation treatment that minimises toxic effect to surrounding healthy tissues.
Conditions We Treat
IMRT is a versatile treatment option for various cancers, including but not limited to:
- Gynaecological cancers
- Genitourinary cancers
- Central nervous system tumors
- Paediatric tumours
- Breast cancer
- Head and neck cancers
- Lung cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancers
- Musculoskeletal malignancies.
Our Treatment Approach
AKUH provides a comprehensive range of services for patients undergoing IMRT:
- Advanced treatment planning: Our team utilises sophisticated software to create 3D images (using CT, MRI, or PET scans) to identify the tumour and nearby tissues that need to be protected from radiation, ensuring accurate targeting.
- Simulation: A planning or mapping session before the radiation treatment to map out the treatment area and accurate positioning of radiation beams. Our team will position you on a treatment couch, lining you up in relation to the radiation machine so that the beam is able to strike the tumour at the exact location.
- Radiation treatment: During the treatment session, the machine slowly rotates around you as radiation beams of varying intensities target the tumour. We monitor your treatment in real-time to ensure you are receiving the right amount of radiation.
- Supportive care: Our team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive information and support throughout your treatment journey.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Your care at AKUH is overseen by a highly experienced team of specialists, including:
- Radiation oncologists: Physicians specialising in using radiation therapy to treat cancer.
- Clinical Medical Physicists: Experts who ensure precise treatment planning and quality assurance for safe radiation therapy delivery
- Radiation technologists: Professionals who operate the radiation therapy machines and deliver your treatment.
- Nurses: Specially trained nurses provide ongoing care and address any side effects you may experience.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Radiation Oncology.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer and are considering radiation therapy, contact AKUH to learn more about IMRT and discuss your treatment options with our team.
