IMAGE-GUIDED RADIATION THERAPY

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Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is a type of radiation therapy in which imaging methods are used throughout each treatment session. Radiation treatment employs high-energy radiation beams to treat cancer and noncancerous tumors. IGRT guarantees that the strong radiation is tightly directed at the treatment region by incorporating detailed photographs.

Before each radiation therapy treatment session, high-quality pictures are collected during IGRT. IGRT may allow for larger doses of radiation to be used, increasing the likelihood of tumor control and often resulting in shorter treatment regimens. IGRT is the gold standard of radiation therapy treatment. It is used to treat all cancers.

WHY IT IS DONE 

IGRT is used to treat all forms of cancer, although it is more effective for tumors and malignancies that are located near delicate tissues and organs. IGRT is especially beneficial for tumors that are prone to moving during or between treatments. IGRT is utilized in radiation therapy programs because it provides:

Improved tumor location, size, and form characterization, localization, and monitoring before and during treatment The prospect of greater, tailored radiation dosage to enhance tumor control. Radiation exposure to normal tissue surrounding the tumor is reduced.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

If you go through IGRT, the medical team can consider one or more image methods to locate the actual position of the tumor. IGRT method is based on 2D, 3D, and 4D photo positioning techniques to understand your body structure and passed the radiation where the actual tumor is located, and treat the problem without damaging healthy cells and organs.



Doctors specialising in this field can provide intricate guidance on the cases. One should always be aware and look out for symptoms which may seem like nothing at first but can turn to worse, if ignored. 

Mentionable names among some of the Best Oncologists in Kolkata are:

Dr. Sanjoy Roy  and Dr. Sayan Paul.

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