What are the four types of radiation therapies?
Types of radiation therapy
- 3D conformal radiation therapy.
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
- Volumetric modulated radiation therapy (VMAT)
- Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Brachytherapy.
- Superficial x-ray radiation therapy (SXRT)
- Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT)
How successful is the SIRT procedure?
In recent studies, SIRT was most effective in minimizing the risk of tumour progression in the treated lobe and had more of an effect on total liver volume, making it a more suitable modality for selected patients with substantial unilateral disease burden.
What is a SIRT procedure?
SIRT (sometimes called radioembolization) is a treatment that’s used to destroy liver tumors. During your SIRT treatment, tiny radioactive beads are sent directly to the tumor through the arteries (blood vessels) in your liver. The beads give off radiation over a very short distance.
How is selective internal radiation therapy ( SIRT ) used?
Background Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) is a new and developing modality for treating non-resectable liver tumours. Evidence is emerging that it is very efficacious in patients with hepatocellular cancer and colorectal liver metastases.
What kind of radiation does Memorial Sloan Kettering use?
This information will help you get ready for selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). SIRT (sometimes called radioembolization) is a treatment that’s used to destroy liver tumors.
What kind of radiation therapy is used for liver cancer?
Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) is a new and developing modality for treating non-resectable liver tumours. Evidence is emerging that it is very efficacious in patients with hepatocellular cancer and colorectal liver metastases.
How are radiation beads used in SIRT treatment?
The beads get the radiation inside the tumor, helping to reduce the amount of radiation that gets to the rest of your liver, as well as the rest of your body. About a month before your SIRT treatment, you’ll have a mapping arteriogram procedure. Mapping arteriogram is done to plan for your SIRT treatment.