NEWS
About Advanced Centre for Radiation Oncology (ACRO)
Advanced Centre for Radiation Oncology (ACRO) is the new wing
of the Division of Radiation Oncology at Nanavati Hospital. The
new wing situated at third level basement boasts of dual energy
photon linear accelerator from Elekta, a Swedish company. Precise
Digital Linear Accelerator not only has 6 & 15 MV photons
but six levels of electrons as well. LA is also equipped with
MLC for intensity modulated radiation with online imaging. Virtual
wedge is a unique feature of this machine. In vivo digital dosimeter
monitors actual delivery of planned radiation. Precise plan is
a high end computerized planning system connected to CT &
MRI scans to facilitate virtual simulation and IMRT planning is
done on this machine with a special algorithm using inverse planning.
What
does it all mean to the patient? This is about high precision
delivery of high energy radiation to cancer embedded deep in the
entrails of the body, but at the same time sparing radiation injury
to normal tissues. It is much like snugly fitting stocking on
a delicate leg, high dose of radiation enveloping tumour. The
advantage for the patients would be to reduce acute and late toxicities
while enhancing chances of cure.
Prostate
cancer, Head and neck cancers and cervical cancer are eminently
suitable for IMRT.
Do
you need more information?
Write to us acro.bnh@gmail.com |
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