IGRT - Image Guided Radiotherapy Technique.pptx

IGRT - Image Guided Radiotherapy Technique.pptx

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  IGRT IMAGE GUIDED RADIOTHERAPY SUBRATADAS
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  IGRT – IMAGEGUIDED RADIOTHERAPY IGRT, or image guided radiation therapy, is a technique in which frequent imaging is used to enhance accuracy throughout the course of a patient’s radiation treatment. Imaging equipment may be built into the machine that delivers high-energy radiation beams (linear accelerator) or mounted nearby in the treatment room. After reviewing images captured prior to or during a patient’s treatment session and comparing them to previously captured images (including those taken during the pre-treatment simulation process), a radiation oncologist can adjust the patient’s treatment plan or body positioning as necessary to optimize the further delivery of radiation therapy.
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  There are severaldifferent modalities used for IGRT, Including - Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), Positron emission tomotherapy (PET), And Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) TYPES OF MODALITIES
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  CBCT CBCT is atype of imaging technology that uses a cone- shaped X-ray beam to create a 3D image of the patient’s anatomy. This allows the radiation oncologist to precisely target the tumor and avoid healthy surrounding tissue.
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  PET SCAN Pet imagesuses a radioactive tracer that is injected into the patient’s bloodstream. The tracer accumulates in the tumor, which can be seen on the PET scan. This information can be used to guide the delivery of radiation to the tumor.
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  MRI – MAGNETICRESONANCE IMAGING An MRI machine produces section image in any special directions. The normal MRI image basically shows water molecules which all aligned with the magnetic field produce by the machine and addition powerful magnetic field impulse deflects the water molecules out of the alignment for a brief instance. Then they move back to their original position. The energy release by this process can be measured and translated into a image. This can be useful for guiding radiation delivery to tumors in certain areas of the body
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  EBRT – EXTERNALBEAM RADIOTHERAPY IGRT can be delivered using external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) which uses a machine called a liner accelerator to deliver radiation to the tumor from outside the body. Patient lie on a table while a machine directs radiation beams that are carefully designed for tumor location toward patients. EBRT aims to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors while preventing damage to surrounding healthy tissue as much as possible
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  VMAT Another type ofEBRT used for IGRT is VMAT. VMAT is a type of radiation treatment in which a three- dimensional dose of radiation is delivered with a single rotation of a linear accelerator. Compared to other options, in which a delivery machine must rotate around a patient several times, starting and stopping periodically throughout the process, VMAT is faster and more efficient, taking as little as two minutes per delivery session.
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  BRACHYTHERAPY IGRT can alsobe delivered using brachytherapy, which involves placing radioactive sources directly into or near the tumor. This is often used to treat gynecologic, prostate, and breast cancers. Brachytherapy implants (often referred to as seeds) can be inserted for a short period of time and removed once the treatment is complete, or they may be left in place after all of the radiation has been released.
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  IGRT makes itpossible for a radiation therapist to narrowly focus powerful radiation beams on a targeted tumor, even as the tumor shrinks over time or moves during a patient’s natural breathing cycle. As a result, image guided radiation therapy can help ensure the safe administration of the highest radiation treatment dosage prescribed for a patient. As compared to traditional radiation therapy, some benefits of IGRT include: • Increased precision. • Improved tumor monitoring and control. • Enhanced effectiveness. • Minimal exposure to healthy organs and tissues surrounding a targeted tumor. • Shorter treatment schedules. IGRT ADVANTAGE
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  COST AND AVAILABILITYOF IGRT Location: The cost of healthcare services can vary depending on where you live, However Apex Hospitals Malviya Nagar is situated at JAIPUR CITY which is easily accessible through various modes of transport. Healthcare provider: The cost of IGRT treatment can vary depending on the healthcare provider, Therefore Apex Hospital provides high-quality IGRT treatment at an affordable price. Insurance coverage: Insurance coverage can affect the cost of IGRT treatment. Some insurance plans may cover all or part of the cost of IGRT treatment, while others may not. In this case Apex hospitals is way ahead we provide full cover of insurance for whole RT plans. Treatment duration: The length of treatment can also affect the cost of IGRT treatment. Longer treatment courses may be more expensive than shorter treatment courses. So I would say “Begin your cancer treatment worry-free at Apex Hospitals, where expenses are not concern”.
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  IGRT CONCLUSION For thesereasons, IGRT may be recommended for treating tumors that are located in close proximity to vital and sensitive organs, such as the heart and kidneys. Also, image guided radiation therapy can be useful for addressing tumors in parts of the body that are prone to movement, including the lungs, prostate and liver. IGRT are vital to achieving continual improvement in patient outcomes and quality of life. However, the true difference lies not only in the equipment, but also in the team behind it
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  THANK YOU SUBRATA DAS RTTECHNOLOGIST APEX HOSPITALS, JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN 302017