Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy is an advanced external beam radiotherapy technique that adjusts radiation intensity across treatment fields. It helps deliver a conformal radiation dose to the tumour while reducing unnecessary exposure to nearby healthy tissues. IMRT is commonly considered for cancers located close to sensitive organs.
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy uses imaging before or during radiation treatment to verify patient positioning and tumour location. This approach improves treatment accuracy and helps account for anatomical changes or movement. IGRT is particularly valuable when precise targeting is important to protect surrounding organs.
SBRT delivers highly focused radiation to selected tumours outside the brain, usually over a small number of treatment sessions. Advanced imaging, treatment planning and motion management help achieve accurate dose delivery. It may be considered for certain lung, liver, spine and other localised tumours.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a precise, non-invasive radiation treatment commonly used for selected brain tumours and other intracranial conditions. Despite its name, it does not involve a surgical incision. High-dose radiation is carefully directed at a defined target while limiting exposure to nearby brain tissue.
Stereotactic Radiotherapy delivers precisely targeted radiation over multiple treatment sessions. It may be suitable when the tumour's size, location or proximity to sensitive structures makes fractionated treatment preferable. Detailed imaging and planning help balance tumour control with normal tissue protection.
VMAT is an advanced radiation technique that delivers treatment while the radiation machine rotates around the patient. The radiation beam shape, dose rate and delivery speed are adjusted during treatment. This technique can provide conformal dose distributions and may reduce treatment delivery time.
Brachytherapy involves placing a radioactive source inside or close to a tumour for a controlled period. It allows a high radiation dose to be delivered locally while reducing exposure to more distant tissues. The technique is used in selected cancers according to clinical indications.
Gynaecological brachytherapy is an important radiation treatment for selected cancers affecting the cervix, uterus or vagina. Specialised applicators position the radiation source close to the treatment area. It may be combined with external beam radiotherapy as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment plan.
Total Body Irradiation delivers radiation to the whole body as part of conditioning treatment before selected stem cell or bone marrow transplants. It may help suppress the immune system and treat remaining malignant cells. TBI requires careful planning and coordination with transplant specialists.
Radiotherapy for breast cancer may be recommended after breast-conserving surgery, after mastectomy in selected cases or for other clinical indications. Modern planning techniques aim to treat the required breast or chest wall region while limiting unnecessary radiation exposure to the heart and lungs.
Radiation therapy is used in the management of selected cancers affecting the oral cavity, throat, larynx and related head and neck structures. Techniques such as IMRT help shape the radiation dose around complex anatomy and may reduce exposure to salivary glands and other sensitive tissues.
Radiotherapy plays an important role in treating selected cervical, endometrial, vaginal and other gynaecological cancers. Depending on disease stage and treatment goals, external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy or combined treatment may be recommended following multidisciplinary assessment.
Radiotherapy may be included in the treatment of selected rectal, oesophageal, pancreatic and other gastrointestinal cancers. It can be used before surgery, after surgery or for symptom relief, depending on cancer type and stage. Treatment planning considers nearby digestive organs and radiation tolerance.
Radiation therapy may be recommended for selected primary brain tumours and metastatic brain lesions. Treatment approaches include conventional fractionated radiotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. The choice depends on tumour characteristics, location, neurological status and overall treatment objectives.
Multidisciplinary cancer planning involves collaboration between radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and other specialists. The team considers diagnosis, staging, available treatments and patient preferences to develop an individualised care plan that may include radiotherapy, surgery, systemic treatment or supportive care.