1. EDGE : New Era of Cancer Radiosurgery
EDGE Radiosurgery uses non-invasive tumor-destroying with high radiation dose to treat cancer anywhere in the body where radiation is indicated. EDEGE system is being used with patients who were not good candidates for surgery.
This powerful advanced technology is very precise, accurate, convenient and fast. In fact, most treatments take only 15 minutes.
2. LINAC (Linear Accelerator: ELEKTA PRECISE)
This machine produces high energy X-ray beams and is able to make adjustments (referred to as Multileaf Collimator) according to the shape of the tumor. Image-guide technique (IGRT) helps to pinpoint the location of tumors, avoiding radiation exposure to normal tissues. It is considered one of the most advanced, efficient, and safe techniques available.
This advanced technology provides radiotherapy by acting as an electron accelerator. It is capable of providing traditional therapy through to more advanced therapy including Volumetric Modulated Radiotherapy
More about the VMAT technique
- Able to make adjustments to radiation quantity to levels that are suitable according to the size and shape of the tumor
- Able to adjust the speed, quantity, and dispersion of radiation rays as well as map position of obstacles to treatment that may be in and around the tumor. This will help to ensure that the rays will encompass the tumor area, while reducing potential radiation exposure to surrounding organs.
- Provides higher accuracy in cancer treatment. Prior to the VMAT technique planning was done via 3D navigation to pinpoint location of tumors, and imaging was not provided in real time.
4. Brachytherapy or Internal beam therapy
which means 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. Brachytherapy is not the only treatment method and can be used with other procedures such as teletherapy or surgical oncology. Brachytherapy can be used to treat several types of cancers including cervical, ovarian, lung, esophageal cancer, as well as cancers found in the head and neck area.