Proton therapy - what is it and how does it work?

  Among the various types of radiation therapy used to treat cancer, proton therapy is gaining prominence as a method that focuses high-energy rays on cancer cells with unprecedented precision. But what exactly is proton therapy and how does it work?   What is proton therapy?  Proton therapy is a form of radiation therapy that uses a beam

SABR/SBRT (Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy/Rotational Body Radiotherapy)

  Radiation therapy plays a key role in the treatment of cancer, and its effectiveness and precision are constantly increasing thanks to technological innovations. Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), also known as Rotary Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), represents one of the most advanced developments in the field.   What is SABR/SBRT? 

IMRT (intense modulated radiation therapy) technology

  Radiation therapy is one of the key components of modern cancer treatment. With advances in technology, many advanced radiotherapy techniques are being developed, one of which is intensive modulated radiotherapy, known as IMRT.   What is IMRT?  IMRT is an advanced form of radiotherapy that allows the radiation dose to be precisely

IGRT technology (image guided radiation therapy)

  Radiation therapy is one of the key tools in cancer treatment. Thanks to technological advances, significant improvements in the precision and effectiveness of this method have been secured in recent years. One such development is IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy), or image-guided radiation therapy.   What is IGRT?  IGRT is a type

Potential side effects and complications of radiation therapy

  Radiation therapy is one of the primary treatments for cancer, but like any medical therapy, it comes with certain side effects and possible complications. Below are the most important of these.   General side effects of radiation therapy  Side effects of radiation therapy depend on a number of factors, including the type and location

How does radiation therapy affect cancer cells?

  Radiation therapy is one of the primary tools that medicine has at its disposal in the fight against cancer. It derives its effect from its ability to destroy or damage cancer cells, preventing them from continuing to grow and divide. But how exactly does radiation therapy work on cancer cells?   The effect of radiation on the DNA of cells&

Different types of radiation therapy

  Radiation therapy, as one of the most important treatments for cancer, has evolved and expanded with different techniques and methods since its invention. Below we will discuss the main types of radiation therapy used in today's medicine.   External radiotherapy  External radiation therapy, also known as teletherapy, is the most

History of Radiotherapy

  The first steps in treating cancer with radiation therapy were made possible by discoveries in the field of radiation in the late 19th century. Their history is inextricably linked to advances in science and technology.   Discovery of radiation  The basic foundation for the development of radiation therapy was laid in 1895, when German

What is radiation therapy?

  Radiation therapy, also known as radiation therapy, is one of the key treatments for cancer. Using radiation, it is possible to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing and dividing. It is estimated that radiation therapy is used to treat about 50% of all cancer patients, often in combination with other treatments such as surgery or chemotherapy.&