As one of the most advanced cancer treatment options available, Novalis Tx radiosurgery & radiotherapy is changing the face of cancer treatment, and has already helped thousands of people continue to go to work, spend time with family and friends and take part in their favourite activities, while fighting cancer.
It has several advantages in that it is -
Precise
Shapes the radiation beam to match the exact contour of the tumor or lesion, ensuring the maximum prescribed dose of high-energy radiation is delivered to the entire tumor
Protects surrounding healthy tissue
Adapts the treatment beam to breathing and other body movements to continuously maintain safe, complete and accurate dose delivery
Fast
Non-invasive, outpatient procedure lasts just 15 to 20 minutes, rather than hours, for a more comfortable and less restricted treatment experience than other radiosurgery devices
Reduces the likelihood of patient or tumor movements, ensuring the highest possible level of treatment accuracy
Treatment can take place in a single day, although your doctor will decide if your treatment should be administered in a single dose or in a series of doses
Versatile
Employs a wide range of treatment modalities, ensuring you receive the best treatment for your individual case. Other radiosurgery devices are limited to only one treatment modality
Delivers the industry’s highest dose rate, penetrating deeper to treat tumors previously considered untreatable
Offers hope to patients with clinical conditions once considered untreatable and those for whom surgery is not an option
Frameless radiosurgery offers a more patient-friendly alternative to other radiosurgery devices that require immobilization with a head ring that attaches to the skull
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of conditions can be treated with Novalis TX Radiosurgery?
Novalis TX Radiosurgery can treat non-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the entire body such as:
Arteriovenous malformations (AVM)
Cavernous angiomas
Trigeminal neuralgia
Intractable seizures
Parkinson’s disease
Brain metastases/Gliomas
Acoustic neuromas
Pediatric brain tumors
Recurrent brain tumors
Pituitary adenomas
Meningiomas of the skull base
Craniopharyngiomas
Spine Tumors/Metastases
Prostate Cancer/Metastases
Liver Tumors/Metastases
Lung Tumors/Metastases
How does Novalis Tx Radiosurgery work ?
Novalis TX Radiosurgery incorporates a powerful linear accelerator, which rotates around the patient to deliver treatment beams anywhere in the body from virtually any angle. A set of sophisticated image-guidance and motion management tools provide clinicians with detailed information about the shape, size and position of the targeted lesion, guide patient setup and positioning, and monitor motion during treatment.
Why is fast treatment important ?
Prolonged treatment times can affect patient comfort and treatment accuracy. Fast treatment reduces the likelihood of patient or tumor movements, which can impact overall accuracy. In addition to offering one of the industry’s fastest treatment times, Novalis TX Radiosurgery continuously tracks patient and tumor motion and automatically adjusts the beam of radiation to maintain the highest possible level of treatment accuracy.
What is the treatment advantage of Novalis Tx Radiosurgery over other radiosurgery devices ?
Other radiosurgery devices utilize circular beams to treat. As most lesions are irregular in shape, a circular dose does not completely cover the exact shape of the tumor. Novalis TX Radiosurgery shapes the radiation beam to contour to the exact shape of your tumor or lesion, ensuring the optimal treatment dose is delivered and protecting healthy tissue. The targeted beam adapts to your breathing and other body movements to continuously maintain safe, complete and accurate dosage.
Will there be any side effects ?
Your doctor will discuss potential side effects with you depending on your overall treatment plan. Novalis TX Radiosurgery treatment is not painful in most cases and does not require anesthesia. There is no scarring or disfigurement and little risk of infection, compared to conventional surgery.
You may experience a headache, dizziness and fatigue immediately following treatment, so driving is not recommended. Make sure to arrange for transportation home.
What effect can radiation have on my tumor or lesion ?
Radiosurgery and radiotherapy use high-energy radiation beams to deliver the prescribed radiation dose directly to tumor cells, causing them to die. Treatment results, visible on follow-up scans, may include shrinkage of the tumor or no further tumor growth. Because cell destruction and absorption of the cells within your system can be a lengthy process, it can take up to six months before the effect of treatment can be determined by your doctor.
What is the difference between stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy ?
Stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy refer to two radiation treatment delivery methods. Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers a high dose of radiation treatment to the tumor in a single session. Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy delivers a series of radiation treatments to the tumor over a period of time.
While both methods typically involve a similar total dose of radiation, fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy delivers radiation in smaller amounts. Novalis Tx Radiosurgery offers both stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy treatments. Your doctor will recommend the best treatment method for you based on your individual case.
Terms to Know
Radiotherapy - The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons and other sources to treat tumors and destroy cancer cells.
Radiosurgery - A radiation therapy procedure that delivers a large dose of radiation to a tumor over one to five treatment sessions.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Radiation treatment of a tumor that is applied in a single session with a high dose of radiation.
Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy – A series of radiation treatments over a period of time.
Image-Guided Radiosurgery (IGRS) - Radiation treatment that uses real-time x-ray and CT imaging to deliver precisely focused high-energy radiation to a tumor.
Novalis TX Radiosurgery - giving new hope to patients with tumors once considered untreatable is available now at Apollo Healthcity ,Hyderabad and Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital,Kolkata.
Contact to Know More -
Apollo Cancer Hospitals The Apollo Health City, Hyderabad Phone : 91 40 23548888, 23607777 , Toll Free # 18003451066 e-mail :
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Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital 58, Canal Circular Road Kolkata - 700 054 Phone : 033 - 60601066 Fax : 033 - 2320 5218 e-mail :
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CYBER KNIFE ROBOTIC RADIOSURGERY
Ushering in another new era in healthcare, the Apollo Hospitals Group has introduced the most advanced CyberKnife® Robotic Radio Surgery System in Asia Pacific. The world’s first and only robotic radiosurgery system designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy.An innovation in the treatment of cancer, a breakthrough technology, a non-invasive alternative to surgery, the CyberKnife® brings an unparalleled approach to treating inoperable tumors. Patients who previously had no options or only high-risk options for treatment now have a safer alternative. Click here to know more about CyberKnife-link to cyberknife site.
Available at
Apollo Speciality Hospitals 320, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 035, India Phone : + 91-44-2433 6119 e-mail:
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STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY AND RADIOTHERAPY
Apollo Hospitals has achieved groundbreaking results with Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) in South Asia. SRS is a widely accepted, cost-effective and non-invasive radiation technique employed to treat various types of intracranial lesions like Arteriovenous Malformations, Meningiomas and Acoustic Schwannomas. This is usually recommended when the risks involved with open surgery are higher. This procedure enables deep-seated lesions to be visualised, analysed and treated precisely.
Linear Accelerators (LINAC)
Linear Accelerators (LINAC) is the state-of-the-art equipment used for external beam radiotherapy. The Multileaf Collimator (MLC) with Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) are the latest developments in accuracy and precision, resulting in optimum radiation The Linear Accelerator assisted Stereotactic Radio Surgery is a widely accepted form of treatment and is extremely cost-effective. Through this procedure, deep-seated lesions can be treated precisely. The above form of treatment is available at only a few institutions in the country.
POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful imaging technique that holds great promise in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, particularly cancer. A non-invasive test, PET scans accurately image the cellular function of the human body. In a single PET scan your physician can examine your entire body. PET scanning provides a more complete picture, making it easier for your doctor to diagnose problems, determine the extent of disease, prescribe treatment, and track progress.
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT (Computed Tomography) scans are both standard imaging tools that physicians use to pinpoint disease states in the body. A PET scan demonstrates the biological function of the body before anatomical changes take place, while the CT scan provides information about the body's anatomy such as size, shape and location. By combining these two scanning technologies, a PET/CT scan enables physicians to more accurately diagnose and identify cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
Highlights
15,000 PET CT Scans….. 7,500 CT scans till date
First PETCT in India with Onsite Cyclotron
First to do Ammonia Myocardial Perfusion Studies in India
First to do Dual Tracer Scans
DNB program in Nuclear Medicine
Research tie up with University of Stanford U.S.A which is part of multicentre trial including South Africa, Denmark and South Korea
20,000 sft of dedicated space with 9 rooms with 5 star facilities
Radioisotope Sale to other Centers
Medical Tourism since 2005 – International patients comprise 25% of our numbers
500 bedded JCI Accredited Hospital Backup for Admissions and Emergencies
Invaluable role in: Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology, Cardiology, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Pulmonology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Orthopeadics, Gyneacology & General Medicine
Available at
Apollo Cancer Hospitals The Apollo Health City, Hyderabad Phone : 91 40 23548888, 23607777, Toll Free # 18003451066 e-mail :
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Apollo Speciality Hospitals 320, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 035, India Phone : + 91-44-2433 6119 e-mail:
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BRACHYTHERAPY
The High Dose Rate Micro Selectron Brachytherapy unit, Computerized 3D treatment planning system for both traditional and inverse planning, and Permanent Isotope Implementation are the other latest developments.
We also provide Prostate Brachytherapy for treating early carcinoma of the prostate. The Centres use the lodine 125 Seed Implant Technique. This treatment procedure requires only short hospitalization and in terms of convenience, it scores over the conventional Radical Prostatectomy or the conventional External Beam radiotherapy.
