3D Conformal Treatment in Anaheim

Radiation Therapy in Anaheim

Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) is an innovative form of radiation therapy. 3DCRT is highly personalized, catering to individual patient’s personal treatment requirements. Unlike previous methods of radiation, a specialized treatment plan is created based on thorough preliminary three-dimensional digital imaging. These digital images are generated by data sets obtained through computed tomography (CT) scans of a patient’s treatment area.

Using precise 3D information allows doctors to use several highly focused beams to treat the cancer. “Virtual simulation” imaging generally lasts from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the number of scans required. During this initial stage, molds may be constructed for use in the treatment process to help patients remain stationary throughout each therapy session.

Advantages

3DCRT consists of elevated doses of radiation focused on the cancer cells, effecting neighboring, healthy tissue significantly less than previous forms of radiotherapy. Cancers often treated by 3DCRT are head and neck because of precision based targeting. Because each 3DCRT treatment plan is exclusive to a single patient, this therapy typically improves tumor management and reduces side effects.

Although the intensity of the side effects associated with 3DCRT are less than those of previous forms of radiation, side effects may still include: fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, and other various side effects that coincide with the specific region of treatment. The severity of these side effects varies among radiotherapy patients.

About The Treatment

How Does 3D Conformal Treatment Work?

3D conformal treatment is a type of radiation therapy that uses sophisticated computer technology to deliver precise radiation doses to cancerous tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. By using multiple radiation beams from different directions and shaping the radiation beams to match the tumor's shape, 3D conformal treatment allows for more accurate targeting of the cancer cells, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the treatment and reducing damage to nearby healthy tissues. This helps to improve the overall outcome of cancer treatment and minimize potential side effects.