volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)
A type of radiation therapy whereby single or multiple beams of radiation sweep around the body, greatly reducing treatment time….
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intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
A type of external radiation therapy in which the radiation beams are aimed from several directions, while the intensity (strength) is controlled by computers. This helps to reduce some side effects.
androgen deprivation therapy
A treatment that blocks the body’s natural hormones that help cancer grow. Also called hormone therapy or hormone treatment.
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Drug therapy that supplies the body with hormones that it no longer produces naturally.
internal radiation therapy
See brachytherapy or radioisotope therapy.
radiation therapy
The use of radiation, usually x-rays or gamma rays, to kill cancer cells or injure them so they cannot grow and multiply. Sometimes radiation therapy is used to control pain.
selective internal radiation therapy
A type of internal radiation therapy used to treat liver tumours. Also called SIRT.
three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT)
A type of external radiation therapy that uses a computer to shape the radiation beams to the shape of the tumour. This delivers high doses of radiation to the tumour while sparing the normal tissues as much as possible. Beams…
News: State-of-the-Art Radiation Therapy Starts up at Springfield
Springfield’s first radiotherapy service opened its doors this week, enabling local cancer patients to access more affordable, timely treatment. The first patient received radiation therapy earlier this week at the new Radiation Oncology Centres (ROC) facility, based at the new…
adjuvant therapy
A treatment given with or shortly after another treatment to enhance its effectiveness.