Radiation Oncology
Our Radiation Oncology Department combines advanced technology, precision imaging and evidence-based planning to deliver safe, accurate and personalised cancer treatment. All treatments are carried out by a multidisciplinary team, integrating diagnostic imaging, pathology, molecular profiling and patient-specific dose assessments for optimal outcomes.
External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
(Using Elekta Infinity LINAC & Siemens Halcyon LINAC)
Our External Beam Radiation systems deliver targeted radiation from outside the body with exceptional accuracy. These technologies are designed to spare surrounding healthy tissues while precisely attacking cancer cells.
Technologies & Capabilities
Elekta Infinity LINAC (High-Intensity Precision System)
A state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator offering:
- High-definition beam shaping
- 3D conformal therapy
- Advanced Image-Guided Radiotherapy
- Capability for stereotactic treatments
Ideal for complex tumours requiring ultra-precise targeting.
Siemens Halcyon LINAC (Fast, Patient-Friendly System)
Known for rapid treatment delivery and improved comfort with:
- Faster imaging and setup.
- Low-noise environment.
- High-accuracy cone-beam CT (CBCT).
Perfect for breast, lung, prostate, head & neck and pelvic cancers.
Advanced External Beam Techniques
Our diagnostic wing provides precise evaluation, early detection and accurate staging:
- IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy)
Delivers radiation with varying intensities to conform tightly around the tumour.
Benefits: Better protection of critical organs.
- VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy)
Delivers IMRT in a 360-degree arc.
Benefits: Faster treatment with superior dose distribution.
- IGRT (Image-Guided Radiotherapy)
Uses continuous imaging (CBCT, kV imaging) to track tumour location before each session.
Benefit: Accounting for organ motion for maximised accuracy.
- SGRT (Surface-Guided Radiotherapy)
Uses 3D surface mapping to ensure perfect patient positioning without tattoos or skin marks.
Benefits: Enhanced comfort, high precision in breast and brain treatments.
- SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy)
Delivers very high doses in fewer sessions for lung, liver, pancreas, spine and adrenal lesions.
Benefits: Non-surgical alternative with curative potential.
- SRS / SRT (Stereotactic Radiosurgery / Stereotactic Radiotherapy)
Pinpoint, high-dose treatments for brain metastases, benign tumours and functional disorders.
Benefit: Sub-millimetric accuracy with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
Personalised Dose Constraints
We integrate:
- Biochemistry values (liver, kidney, electrolytes)
- Haematology indices
- Molecular markers
to tailor radiation safely and reduce toxicity to organs-at-risk (OAR).
Internal Radiation Therapy (Brachytherapy)
Brachytherapy delivers radiation inside the body, placing a sealed radioactive source close to or within the tumour. This ensures a high dose to the tumour while sparing nearby organs.
Our Brachytherapy Capabilities
High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
Used for:
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Breast tumour boost
- Head & neck surface lesions
Benefits:
- Very precise
- Short treatment time
- Minimal exposure to surrounding organs
Image-Guided Brachytherapy
Uses ultrasound, CT or MRI for accurate applicator placement.
Ensures best possible tumour coverage and safer treatment planning.
Interstitial & Intracavitary Applications
Depending on tumour type, we offer:
- Intracavitary (e.g., cervix, uterus)
- Interstitial (e.g., prostate, breast, soft tissue)
- Surface moulds (for skin tumours)
Radiation Oncology
- Advanced radiation therapy using – Elekta Synergy, Siemens Halcyon
- Brachytherapy for high-precision internal radiation
Nuclear Medicine–Based Therapeutic Oncology
Radioiodine therapy is forms a standard part of Nuclear Medicine–based cancer treatment, primarily for thyroid cancers.
Radioiodine (I-131) Therapy
Used for:
- Differentiated thyroid cancer (papillary, follicular)
- Ablation of residual thyroid tissue after surgery
- Treatment of metastatic thyroid cancer
- Thyrotoxicosis (non-oncology)
How it works:
Thyroid cells absorb iodine naturally → Radioiodine selectively destroys cancer cells → Minimal effect on the rest of the body.
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