Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
AKUH offers advanced, non-invasive cancer treatment with Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) using a linear accelerator (LINAC) equipped with advanced imaging and verification technology. This modern and highly precise treatment delivers high-dose, focused beams of radiation to target various types of tumours with exceptional accuracy.
Conditions We Treat
Our radiation therapy facility offers SRT for metastatic lesions in the brain and spine. We can also address benign tumours like vestibular schwannomas.
Our Treatment Approach
We offer a comprehensive range of services for your treatment, including:
- Imaging: Detailed scans (CT scans, MRIs) accurately identify the tumour location and size.
- Planning: Using specialised software, doctors create a 3D treatment plan to deliver high doses of radiation directly to the tumour while minimising radiation to surrounding healthy tissues.
- Treatment: You lie comfortably on a treatment table while the LINAC machine precisely directs radiation beams at the tumour. Treatments are typically short, often lasting only a few minutes, and may be given daily for several days.
- Patient support: Our team provides comprehensive support throughout your treatment journey, including education, counselling, and side-effect management.
Benefits of SRT
- Accuracy: Stereotactic radiation therapy precisely targets tumours, minimising damage to healthy tissues and reducing side effects.
- Non-invasive: This is not a surgical treatment and does not require incisions.
- Shorter treatment times: Compared to traditional radiation therapy, stereotactic treatments are often completed in fewer sessions.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
AKUH brings together a team of specialists for your complete care:
- Radiation oncologists: Lead the treatment plan, determine radiation dosage, and oversee the entire treatment course.
- Clinical Medical Physicists: Experts who ensure precise treatment planning and quality assurance for safe radiation therapy delivery.
- Radiation therapists: Deliver the radiation treatment with precision and care.
- Nurses: Specially trained nurses provide care and support throughout your treatment journey.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Radiation Oncology.
AKUH's Stereotactic Radiation Therapy offers a safe and effective approach to treating tumours. Our team is dedicated to providing personalised care and ensuring the best possible outcome for each patient.
