From deep x-ray to imrt
from current to current (state of art treatment)
change is the only constant thing in life
so, we should learn new things, change.
3 idiots dialogue.
To diagnose we use kilo volts, but to treat it takes mega volts. And radiation is no longer delivered using radio active substances, but x-ray
medical linear accelerator
rotates around patient to deliver from multiple angles
earlier the dose could be only given through a square or rectangle that could also include the normal tissue.
Then, it became possible to give custom shapes.
Then, intensity modulated radiation therapy. Dose required, is dose delivered.
Computer controlled multileaf collimater
cancers- head, neck, breast, prostrate, etc are all treated.
The media should be handled carefully
knowledge is power
and the video that explains the 360 degree treatment, except that it didn't explain how it comes from below the person – through the bed?
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