For cancer patients who need to undergo radiotherapy or radiation therapy to stop the growth and destroy cancer cells, there has been a development in radiation technology that meets the needs of patients and has more effective treatment outcomes with the Vital Beam machine, which is designed on a modern platform to maximize the benefits of treatment.
A linear accelerator (LINAC) customizes high energy x-rays to conform to a tumor’s shape and destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding normal tissue.
A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scan lets your doctor analyze the function of some of your internal organs. A SPECT scan is a type of nuclear imaging test, which means it uses a radioactive substance and a special camera to create 3-D pictures.
The PET/CT Scan is a cutting-edge nuclear medicine imaging technique which is considered the new standard for diagnosis of cancerous tumors. It is a combination between the PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography) which is able to detect cancerous cell abnormalities at the molecular level with the CT scan (Computed Tomography) which is capable of detecting physiologic abnormalities.
The underlying idea of radiosurgery is a high-intensity beams of radiation are used with great precision and accuracy to destroy cancer cells within 1-5 treatment sessions as opposed to several weeks with conventional radiotherapy
Short-distance therapy involves placing radioactive material directly inside your body or close to or directly in the tumor. The material will remain there either temporarily or permanently, depending on type of cancer. The radioactive element used is iridium 192, its features are similar to a small metal plate.
VMAT, another high-level technology available at Wattanosoth Hospital, delivers radiation while reducing unwante side effects
Radiofrequency ablation for cancer is a minimally invasive procedure that uses electrical energy and heat to destroy cancer cells.