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What is Tomotherapy?
How does it help?
Cancer patients who have reached the extreme level to dose are suggested to undergo this therapy.
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How is it done?
Preparing for Tomotherapy
- Before the treatment, the doctors use 3D images from the combination of scanning technologies such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT (Computed Tomography) scans to establish the precise contours. Special software is used for each treatment volume and any regions of risk.
- To match the doctor’s prescription as closely as possible, the therapy technology calculates the appropriate patterns, position, and intensity of the radiation beam to be distributed.
- The patient will be asked to change into a loose-fitting gown provided by the Medanta.
During the treatment
- During the procedure, the patient is made to lie down on the table which can move in all four directions. The area which is not to be exposed to the radiations will be covered by a material.
- The machine directs the radiations on the area to be treated. The radiographer operates the machine and the patient can talk to him/her via intercom.
- The procedure requires the patient to remain as still as possible. It takes only a few minutes each day and is completely pain-free. In the first week of therapy and for the coming weeks, the staff and oncologist ensure that the therapy continues in synchronisation with the devised plan.
After the treatment
- During the weeks of treatment, the patient is monitored closely, for treatment schedule, doses and general health.
- The patient will undergo some imaging tests so that the doctor can figure out the efficiency of radiations.
- If the patient feels allergic to radiations or observes any side-effects, which happens rarely, the same should be conveyed to the doctor or the oncologist.
What are the benefits and risks of Tomotheraphy?
There are some benefits of tomotherapy, which gives the patients a sense of relief. But, those benefits come with some risks too, which are mentioned below:
- The treatment is very precise.
- Less time consuming.
- When eliminating the tumour is not possible, it is used as a palliative treatment.
- Quick recovery.
- No requirement of anaesthesia.
- Painless procedure.
- The treatment is very precise.
- Less time consuming.
- When eliminating the tumour is not possible, it is used as a palliative treatment.
- Quick recovery.
- No requirement of anaesthesia.
- Painless procedure.
- Diarrhoea.
- Swelling in the leg.
- Bladder issues.
- Skin Problems.
- Dry Mouth.
- Vomiting.
- Difficulty in urination.
- Diarrhoea.
- Swelling in the leg.
- Bladder issues.
- Skin Problems.
- Dry Mouth.
- Vomiting.
- Difficulty in urination.
How does Medanta provide care?
Medanta offers cutting edge technology and state-of the- art treatment facilities designed to deliver healthcare at an affordable cost. The technology and equipment commissioned at Medanta is compa...
Medanta offers cutting edge technology and state-of the- art treatment facilities designed to deliver healthcare at an affordable cost. The technology and equipment commissioned at Medanta is comparable to the best available in the most advanced centres across the globe. It offers the widest range of technologies for customised patient treatment and to deliver high quality healthcare.
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