Total skin electron beam therapy involves irradiating the entire surface of the skin and is used in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and mycosis fungoides, a form of lymphoma impacting the skin.
TomoTherapy is an advanced procedure that utilises a specialised radiation therapy machine where a slender radiation beam is adjusted as it surrounds the patient, through the device’s tunnel. The term “TomoTherapy” originates from the utilisation of a beam shaped like a strip, ensuring that only a single “slice” of the target receives radiation exposure at any given moment.
Stereotactic radiosurgery, also known as radiation surgery, radiosurgery, and stereotaxic radiosurgery, is used to treat brain tumours and other neurological conditions that are unsuitable for conventional surgery. In this procedure, x-ray beams are used to alter or destroy the DNA of cells in unconventional regions, making them unable to replicate and grow.
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a diagnostic tool utilised to visualise the metabolic or biochemical functioning of tissues and organs. This imaging technique involves the administration of a radioactive compound to highlight normal and abnormal metabolic activities.
The Novalis Tx is a cutting-edge system used for treating tumours and other issues in the body without surgery. It provides advanced, non-invasive treatment for various health problems while preserving healthy tissue nearby.
IMRT, or intensity-modulated radiation therapy, is an advanced form of radiation treatment for cancer. It uses carefully customised beams of radiation that match the shape of the cancer. These beams can move around and adjust their intensity during treatment. The aim is to precisely target the cancer while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissue. IMRT can be used to treat both cancerous tumours and non-cancerous ones throughout the body.
High-precision external beam radiotherapy is a standard cancer treatment and the prevailing method of radiation therapy that employs a machine to emit energy beams targeting tumours. Notably, the machine operates without physical contact with the body. This therapy, relying on advanced technology, intricately designs radiation treatments to eradicate cancer cells while mitigating harm to adjacent healthy tissue.
Head and Neck Oncology is a multidisciplinary speciality that deals with cancers affecting various subsites of the head and neck region. Most cancers begin at the tissue lining, like the cheek, tongue, throat (pharynx and voice box), thyroid, or nasal cavity. Rarely, head and neck cancers begin in tissues like the salivary glands, sinuses, or muscles or nerves present in the head and neck.
Brachytherapy involves placing a protected radiation source directly within or near the tumour site. High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy, also known as temporary brachytherapy, is a form of internal radiation. Compared to low-dose-rate brachytherapy, HDR brachytherapy is generally more convenient due to its shorter treatment time, smaller applicators, and the possibility of being performed on an outpatient basis.
