Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
is specialized 3D-CRT that precisely shapes
radiation to fit a tumor. Radiation beams
are broken into many smaller “beamlets,”
and the intensity of each is adjusted individually.
IMRT further reduces the amount of
radiation to normal tissues near the tumor. IMRT
also may allow a higher dose of radiation to the
tumor, increasing the chance of a cure.
Saint Joseph’s uses Varian’s
SmartBeam® IMRT for a number of tumor
types including brain, head and neck tumors, prostate
cancer and other areas that require focal high
doses of radiation.
For more information about Saint Joseph’s
Florence Hays Erb Oncology Services, call 404-851-7115.
