SBRT

 

Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) is known as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). It is the highly focused method of radiation treatment that provides an intense dose of radiation on the tumor. During limiting the dose of the surrounding organs. It can be the treatment of choice for many people with significant volume tumours for whom surgery may not be an optimal treatment. Experience treating tumors throughout the body, with extracranial sites that include head and neck, thorax, prostate, abdomen, pelvis and bone. SBRT for prostate cancer was pioneered by the expert oncologists.

RISKS 

Early issues or adverse effects are often transient. They may consist of:

Fatigue: During the initial days following SBRT, weariness and exhaustion are possible.

Swelling: A brief worsening of discomfort is one of the indications and symptoms of swelling at or close to the treatment site. Corticosteroid pills, often known as anti-inflammatory drugs, may be prescribed by your doctor to address any symptoms that may arise from such issues.

Sickness or vomiting: If the radiation-damaged tumour is close to the colon or liver, some patients may have brief nausea or vomiting.

Majority of the time, people cannot face the problem later of the treatment according to their body types. Your doctor can guide you about the side effects, and the following symptoms can be shown;

 

• Weakened bones that may break

• Changes affecting the bowel

• Changes in the lungs

• Changes in the spinal cord

• Developing a new cancer

• Swollen arms and legs

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.