In a first, arc therapy beats tricky cancer while sparing nearby tissue

In a first, arc therapy beats tricky cancer while sparing nearby tissue
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In a first, arc therapy beats tricky cancer while sparing nearby tissue

It is a form of advanced radiotherapy, & effectively targeted against complex cancerous tumors, which reduces damage to healthy tissues nearby. Bow therapy, also known as volumetric modulated arc treatment (VMAT), provides an accurate dose of radiation through a rotating beam, allowing the oncologist to treat difficult tumor sites safer and efficiently. This method is especially beneficial for cancer located near vital organs, such as brain, spine or prostate. Doctors emphasize that the World Cup provides better rest and less side effects for patients, at the time of less treatment than traditional techniques. The article emphasizes how this innovation in radiation therapy has changed cancer care by combining high precision with better patient results. It also has stories of success with real life that reflects the effect of technology, making it an optimistic progress in oncology to treat tumors that were once considered very risky or passive.

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