What is intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)?
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is an advanced form of radiotherapy that selectively blocks portions of the radiation beam in order to attack only the affected area. By concentrating the radiation on the actual tumor, oncologists and radiologists are able to drastically reduce side effects of the treatment. What is image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)? The latest in cancer treatment technology, IGRT is the process of mapping the location of an organ or tumor, using CT, on a daily basis from the start of treatment to completion. This allows clinicians to deliver the most accurate treatment possible. Gulf Coast Cancer Centers’ Dynamic TargetingT IGRT technology uses an On-Board ImagerT and a linear accelerator from Varian Medical Systems. The On-Board ImagerT for IGRT makes it possible to image and treat patients on a single machine that rotates around the patient taking X-ray images and delivering treatments from virtually any angle. Mounted on the medical linear accelerat
