IGRT
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Beverly Oncology & Imaging provides IGRT to treat tumors in areas of the body that are more difficult to treat. It is difficult to obtain precision when treating tumors in the lungs, for example, because of their constant movement. With image-guided radiation therapy, we can see the affected area with much more clarity, and thereby greatly improve accuracy when applying external beam radiation to the body.
Our radiation oncologists are experienced front runners in their field, and have been providing cutting edge cancer treatment for decades. To learn more about how you can benefit from IGRT, contact us today.
How IGRT Works
Before your radiation treatment, we will meet with you in a planning session that involves taking preliminary scans, such as CT scans, of the cancerous area. These scans will be submitted to a radiotherapy planning computer, which will then design radiation beams for your unique procedure. The program creates beams that follow the shape of your tumor and accommodates for surrounding tissue. This state-of-the-art technology reduces risk during radiation treatment.
Our linear accelerator (LINAC) machines that deliver radiation are equipped with IGRT technology so that our radiation therapist can see the inside of your body clearly while delivering the radiation treatment.
Benefits of IGRT include:
- Allows for a higher dosage of radiation, as we are able to more precisely target the cancer itself
- We can avoid hitting normal tissue with the beams, and only destroy the tumor itself.
- Reduces radiation side effects
Beverly Oncology & Imaging is proud to provide the latest and greatest in medical technology to our patients. Our free-standing facility is not connected to a hospital, allowing you greater freedom and more options. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you should not hesitate to seek out the very best and the most effective treatment.
Call us today at (323) 685-4530 to learn more about how you can benefit from IGRT. We can contract with many health plans to help make our services possible.
Why Choose Beverly Oncology & Imaging?
We Offer Unparalleled Experience and Service
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With over 37 years of experience, our doctors are recognized as experts in the field.
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We utilize the latest and greatest in medical technology and are involved in clinical trials.
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As a free-standing facility, we offer convenience and access unmatched by any major hospital.