Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Introduction
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a high precision radiotherapy technique and can result in better sparing of normal structures than 3D conformal radiotherapy.
Procedures
The various steps involved in planning are immobilisation, treatment planning, plan evaluation and approval, quality assurance and treatment delivery.
Indications
- Prostate Cancers
- Head And Neck Cancers
- Lung Cancer
- Central Nervous System Tumours
- Gynecological Malignancy
Advantages
- IMRT decreases the toxicity to the surrounding tissue and helps in improving the quality of life.
- IMRT ensures that maximum dose is delivered to the tumour.