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IMRT/VMAT

IMRT/VMAT

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What is IMRT/VMAT?

IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) and VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy) are advanced forms of external beam radiation therapy used to treat cancer. IMRT delivers radiation beams of varying intensities from multiple angles to precisely target tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. VMAT is a type of IMRT that delivers radiation continuously as the treatment machine rotates around the patient, allowing for faster treatment times. Both techniques are commonly used to treat cancers in the prostate, head and neck, breast, and other areas, where precise targeting and sparing of critical organs are important.

What other technologies are related to IMRT/VMAT?

IMRT/VMAT Competitor Technologies

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a radiation therapy technique that delivers a single, high dose of radiation to a small target volume. While IMRT/VMAT can be used for similar treatments, SRS is often preferred for very small, well-defined targets.
mentioned alongside IMRT/VMAT in 4% (87) of relevant job posts
Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) delivers radiation in a few fractions to a small target. While IMRT/VMAT can be used for similar treatments, SRT is used as an alternative when a single dose is not feasible.
mentioned alongside IMRT/VMAT in 4% (51) of relevant job posts

IMRT/VMAT Complementary Technologies

Cone-beam CT is often used for image guidance in IMRT/VMAT to verify patient positioning and target localization before and during treatment.
mentioned alongside IMRT/VMAT in 9% (60) of relevant job posts

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