Image Guided Radiation Therapy

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IGRT (Image-guided radiotherapy)
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What is IGRT?

• IGRT stands for Image-guided radiotherapy which
  uses X-rays, CT scans and various other imaging
  techniques before and during radiotherapy
  treatment. These X-rays and scans show the size,
  shape, and position of the cancer tissue as well
  as the surrounding tissues and bones.
• IGRT is most suitable for Tumours of
  the Prostate, Urinary Bladder, Lungs and
  Gynaecological cancers. With IGRT, doctors can
  target the radiotherapy treatment very
  accurately, this can mean that the treatment
  works better in curing or controlling a cancer.
  It can also reduce the risk of side
  effects. (IGRT) uses advanced imaging technology
  to better define the tumour target and is the key
  to reducing and ultimately eliminating the
  uncertainties with less damage to the healthy
  tissue.

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Before the Procedure

• For some IGRT procedures, electromagnetic
  transponders (Instrument to indicate prostate
  size) may be placed inside the body, near or in
  the tumor to help the treatment team identify the
  area. They are usually placed at least one week
  prior to the first radiation therapy treatment.
  The patient's skin also may be marked or tattooed
  with colored ink to help align and target the
  radiation equipment.

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How it is performed?
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How It Is Performed?
At the beginning of each radiation therapy
session, the patient is carefully positioned
guided by the marks on the skin defining the
treatment area. Images are then taken using
imaging equipment. The physicians or a radiation
therapist then review the images and compare them
to the images taken during simulation. The
patient may be repositioned, and additional
imaging may be performed. After the patient
positioning and other adjustments, the radiation
therapy is delivered to the patient.
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Recovery

• The patient would have follow-up appointments
  with your doctor, where they will evaluate your
  response to the treatment. You may have blood
  tests, x-rays, and scans during these visits for
  the same.  There are chances of some side effects
  depending on the area being treated treatment
  area becomes red, swollen, can cause itching and
  irritation, hair loss in the treatment area, etc.
  During these follow-up visits the doctor will
  gradually help you recover from the same.
  Therefore it is recommended not to miss any of
  them.

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Potential Risks

• The following risks are possible during the Image
  Guided Radiation Therapy procedure
• Risk of a secondary cancer (in the future)
• Changes in the lung, brain, spinal cord and bone
  joints, which may occur in rare cases
• Infertility
• The procedure may not be advised for pregnant
  women and children

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