What is a conformal radiation therapy?
Conformal radiation therapy is a treatment that uses special equipment to adapt the size and range of radiation rays to the specific size of the cancerous tumor. This type of radiation therapy can target a tumor and leave a sensitive tissue around the tumor unscathed. Conformal radiation therapy allows doctors to use advanced levels of radiation to combat cancerous tumor.
During the conformal radiation therapy, the computer screen shows the tumor image in three-dimensional (3-D) form. Using the information on the screen, the oncologist then places the radiation rays directly on the tumor and locates the exact height, width and area that the tumor includes. Healthy areas surrounding the tumor can be prevented and ensured that only the tumor receives radiation rays. The IS imaging device then placed through the tumor area and the image is captured. Okolog studies the image on the computer screen and adapts the radiation to match the tumor parameters. Because the tumor is more precisely targeted than in other types of radiation therapy, thisThe cancer treatment method enables the use of higher radiation levels. The aim is to reduce the size or erades the tumor while minimizing side effects on healthy areas surrounding the mass.
After conforming radiation therapy, the patient will be given time to recover from the effects of radiation, which can significantly exhaust natural body sources. He will have subsequent visits to the oncologist to assess the success of cancer treatment. If the tumor did not even decrease or disappeared, another thm can be necessary erarapies.
The side effects of conformal radiation therapy are similar to those that occur after other types of radiation therapy, although some patients report significantly reduced severity. Depending on the cancer stage, side effects may include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, joint and skin swelling and dry mouth. Late stages cancer pose a greater risk of critical side effects such as heart disease and developmentJ of other types of cancer. Most less serious side effects are not long -lasting, but more critical effects have the opportunity to become chronic.