As a result, the healthy tissue is exposed to minimal radiation while maximizing the tumor dose in a more precise and exact manner. Fewer complications- since this therapy is tailored to the exact size of the tumor, surrounding tissues remain healthy. There are less short and long-term side effects. Higher treatment dosage to the right area- because radiation is targeted, the physician can deliver the most accurate and highest dose of radiation to the malignant area. This enhancement guarantees optimal quality patient care by constantly checking and documenting the delivered treatment angles.
Physicians can confirm the dose planned equaled the dose given.
Larger Cancer Area Treated with IMRT - Other types of IMRT Accelerators have smaller field sizes or windows through which to direct the radiation beam. To compensate, IMRT is used to radiate some of the tumor and conventional therapy is utilized for the remainder. By doing so, a highly shaped cloud envelops the cancerous lesion throughout the treatment.