Radioactive radiation has been used for quite a long time to destroy cancer cells. During this process, the redox processes in cells are also disturbed, which leads to the accumulation of under-oxidized heavy radicals. Previously, healthy tissues were also exposed to radioactive radiation, which contributed to the development of complications, but now the modern method of treatment maximally targets the tumor, thereby not significantly damaging the surrounding healthy tissues.
Cancer radiotherapy technology is constantly improving. New and better technologies are emerging with more powerful and precise effects on the tumor, minimizing the impact on healthy cells. The new methods are based on computer technology, which makes the treatment process clearer and more effective. The Assuta Clinic strives to maintain high standards, so it actively introduces high technology into oncology treatment processes.
Modern radiation therapy is conducted in a three-dimensional format, but the Radiotherapy Institute in Israel has already developed a four-dimensional radiation format, in which the fourth dimension is the time of the session. The new radiation therapy technology is designed so that the patient no longer has to hold his breath during the procedure. The computer computing system itself is based on the Monte Carlo method, which is widely used in the space industry and especially by NASA. With this method, the system accurately calculates the location of the tumor by changing the direction of the beam flow to its contours when it is displaced. Errors and side effects of radiotherapy are counterbalanced by constant monitoring by the Varian real-time monitoring system.
New radiotherapy technology has proven its advantages not only with excellent treatment results, but also with shorter procedure times. Now the duration of the session does not exceed 10 minutes, and the total treatment time is reduced by a factor of four. This dynamic not only shortens the treatment process for the patient, but also makes it possible for more patients to receive radiotherapy. This is why the Assuta Clinic continues to introduce the latest technology to make the treatment process even more effective.
