Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) in Hyderabad
Advanced real-time imaging for unparalleled accuracy during every treatment session.
What is Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)?
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) takes radiation treatment accuracy to the next level by using real-time imaging during each treatment session. Before and during radiation delivery, CT scans or other imaging techniques capture exact pictures of the tumor's position, allowing the radiation oncologist to make precise adjustments. This ensures that the radiation beam hits the target with millimeter accuracy, even if the tumor has shifted slightly.
Key Benefits
- ✓Real-time imaging ensures sub-millimeter targeting accuracy
- ✓Accounts for tumor movement between and during sessions
- ✓Reduces radiation exposure to healthy tissue
- ✓Enables dose escalation for better tumor control
- ✓Particularly effective for tumors near critical organs
What to Expect During Treatment
Before each IGRT session, imaging (usually CT or X-ray) is performed to verify the exact position of your tumor. The treatment team then compares this with your planning images and makes precise adjustments. The entire process typically takes 20-40 minutes.
Conditions Treated with IGRT
Frequently Asked Questions About IGRT
IGRT uses real-time imaging before and during each treatment session to verify tumor position. This means adjustments can be made for any movement or changes, ensuring the radiation hits exactly where it needs to.
Yes, Dr. Vinitha Reddy provides advanced IGRT treatment at Citizens Hospital (American Oncology Institute), Nallagandla, Hyderabad, using state-of-the-art equipment for maximum accuracy.
Tumors in organs like the lungs or liver can move with breathing. IGRT captures real-time images to track this movement and adjust the radiation beam accordingly, ensuring precise delivery.
Yes, IGRT is frequently combined with IMRT to provide both precision in beam shaping (IMRT) and real-time position verification (IGRT). This combination offers the highest level of treatment accuracy.
IGRT itself doesn't add side effects. The radiation treatment side effects are generally similar to other radiation methods, though IGRT actually helps minimize them by reducing radiation to healthy tissue.
IGRT costs depend on the treatment duration, number of sessions, and tumour complexity. Citizens Hospital, Hyderabad offers competitive pricing with insurance support. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Vinitha Reddy at 098491 28090 for accurate cost information and insurance guidance.
IGRT and IMRT serve complementary purposes and are often used together. IMRT shapes the radiation beam precisely while IGRT ensures accurate delivery using real-time imaging. Dr. Vinitha Reddy will recommend the best combination for your specific cancer type at Citizens Hospital, Hyderabad.
American Oncology Institute at Citizens Hospital, Nallagandla is among the top centres in Hyderabad offering advanced IGRT with the latest linear accelerator technology. Under Dr. Vinitha Reddy's expert care, patients receive internationally benchmarked IGRT treatment protocols.
Is IGRT Right for You?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Vinitha Reddy to discuss whether Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) is the best treatment option for your condition.