Radiotherapy

Abdomen radiotherapy may be given to the middle part or one side (left or right) of the abdomen

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Radiotherapy for chest region may be given to the middle part or one side (left or right) of the chest.

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Radiotherapy for the head and neck region usually includes the facial and neck area. Sometimes only a part of the face and neck (left or right) requires radiation treatment.

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Brain radiotherapy may be given to the whole or part of the brain according to the amount of brain tissues that require radiation treatment. Normal tissues that may be in the treatment area are brain tissues, hair roots and skin.

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Every person receiving external beam radiotherapy will experience some skin changes in the treatment area

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External beam radiation treatment is usually carried out in fractions over a few weeks

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Special examination modalities are imaging modalities such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT Scan, Angiography and others which are available at the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

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Radiotherapy for arm or leg may be given to the whole arm or leg; or it can also be given to part of the arm or leg.

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Radiotherapy is a form of cancer treatment where beams of ionsing radiation are directed to a specific part of the body that harbours cancer.

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This device is a tool that is used to ensure the position of the patient is stable and can be maintained, without any movement. This is vital because any movement that can be made by the patient who puts on the device can result in inaccurate treatment delivery. Inaccurate treatment results in cancer cell not getting radiation and may be harmful to nearby sensitive organs that should not receive radiation.

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