Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer Treatments – TomoTherapy®
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TomoTherapy® for Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
TomoTherapy® Highly Integrated Adaptive Radiotherapy (HI-ART) is just one of the many leading-edge extrahepatic bile duct cancer treatment options available at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).
TomoTherapy® HI-ART combines an advanced form of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), the accuracy of CT scanning technology, and advanced tools for planning and delivering radiation therapy in one machine.
TomoTherapy® HI-ART allows the radiation therapy team at CTCA to:
- Sculpt small, powerful and precise radiation beams at difficult-to-reach tumors
- Precisely target tumors using built-in CT scanning to confirm the shape and position of the tumor seconds before your treatment begins
- Reduce radiation exposure to healthy surrounding tissue
Unlike conventional radiation therapies that project radiation on a tumor from only a few directions, TomoTherapy® HI-ART allows your CTCA radiation therapy team to deliver precise and powerful doses of radiation from 360 degrees.
In addition, TomoTherapy® HI-ART's on-board CT scanner helps your CTCA care team determine if the tumor has shifted or changed shape since your last treatment. This information allows your radiation oncologist to plan your treatment better to avoid unnecessary damage to sensitive areas.
If you have reached your maximum tolerance dose of traditional radiation, or if the tumor is in a difficult-to-reach area, TomoTherapy® HI-ART may provide new opportunities for extrahepatic bile duct cancer treatment.
To learn if TomoTherapy® HI-ART is an appropriate extrahepatic bile duct cancer treatment option for you, call us today at 1-800-615-3055, or chat online with a CTCA Oncology Information Specialist.
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