Linear accelerator machines, LINAC for short, are used to generate radiation in the form of high energy x-rays. The LINAC systems general purpose is to deliver radiation in a direct, concentrated form. They target cancer treatment specifically to the tumor without damaging the healthy tissues that surround the tumor. Modifications can be done to the..
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A linear accelerator is used in medical facilities to deliver radiation therapy to patients going through cancer treatment. The LINAC system zeros in on a patient’s tumor to distribute high energy x-ray beams directly. This type of treatment is designed to destroy the cancerous tumor while keeping the healthy tissue surrounding the tumor in the..
In our third installment discussing different types of radiation treatment we will look into more details around image-guided radiotherapy, IGRT. Treatment using IGRT is a bit different than previous therapies we have discussed because CT scans continue to be utilized throughout treatment to look for reduction in tumor size as well as other changes. Using..
In this installment we will continue to looking into the numerous options available in radiation therapy treatments that oncologists can use when treating cancerous tumors. As stated previously, depending on a variety of circumstances the option in therapy chosen to treat your cancer will vary. Your radiation oncologist is the only one that understands your..
There are numerous types of radiation therapy that oncologists are using to treat cancers today. Several types of radiation particles or waves are used to deliver radiation treatment including photons, electrons and protons. Photons and electrons are the used types of radiation as they are the most abundant. Proton radiation therapy is available in a..