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Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
Reviewed against patient information from US National Cancer Institute
Read the US National Cancer Institute source- Radiation therapy uses high doses of radiation to damage the DNA of cancer cells and stop or slow their growth.
- Treatment may be delivered from a machine outside the body or from a source placed inside the body.
Clinical information last reviewed 11 September 2026. Any amount shown is an India planning estimate, not a hospital quote.
Advanced Radiation Therapy
High doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors using state-of-the-art equipment like CyberKnife and TrueBeam.
Who Needs This Treatment?
Patients with localized tumors, often used in conjunction with surgery or chemotherapy.
Types of Advanced Radiation Therapy
- IMRT
- IGRT
- Proton Therapy
- Brachytherapy
The Process & Recovery
Precise targeting of the tumor area while sparing healthy tissue. Usually administered 5 days a week for several weeks.
Expected Hospital Stay & Recovery
Outpatient procedure. Requires staying in the city for 4-8 weeks.