Dr. Sunita, Consultant - Radiation Oncology at Aster Whitefield Hospital discusses the use of advanced radiation therapy techniques for treating breast cancer patients. She explains the challenges of delivering radiation to breast cancer tumors while minimizing damage to critical organs like the heart and lungs.
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Dr. Sunita highlights the use of Stereotactic Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) integrated with Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) as a solution to this challenge. DIBH involves the patient taking a deep breath, which moves the lungs and heart away from the chest wall, allowing for more precise radiation delivery to the tumor while reducing radiation exposure to the heart and lungs.
Why choose Aster Whitefield?
Further, the importance of minimizing radiation exposure to these critical organs to reduce the risk of long-term side effects has been emphasized. Aster Whitefield Hospital is in the forefront in utilizing advanced radiation therapy techniques to provide optimal care for breast cancer patients.
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