What is TomoTherapy?

TomoTherapy combines an advanced form of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) scanning technology, all in one machine.

With this advanced technology, technicians can sculpt powerful and precise radiation beams to treat hard-to-reach tumors. Using built-in CT scanning to confirm the shape and position of the tumor before each treatment, TomoTherapy reduces radiation exposure to healthy tissues and organs.

How it works

Before every treatment, advanced scanning technology provides a 3D image of the treatment area, so the radiation beams can be targeted according to the size, shape and location of the tumor(s) on that specific day.

During treatment, the intensity and direction of the radiation beams can be adjusted in real time. The revolutionary “slice therapy” approach treats tumors one layer at a time. Side effects are often minimized because less radiation reaches healthy tissues and organs.

Many cancer patients who have reached their maximum tolerance dose of traditional radiation may be a candidate for TomoTherapy radiation.

Posted by George C. Jordan III on July 25, 2013. Filed under Community News,News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry