Volumentric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)

Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) is an advanced form of external beam radiation therapy that continuously delivers radiation in 360-degree arcs while rotating around your body. By dynamically shaping the beam, it targets tumors with extreme precision while minimizing damage to healthy tissues, and completes sessions in just 2 minutes. Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a form of radiation therapy used to treat cancer. During treatment, a machine rotates around your body, sending multiple energy beams of varying strengths to kill cancer cells and destroy tumors. It treats various cancers, including prostate cancer, lung cancer and head and neck cancers, among others.

VMAT is also a form of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). IMRT sends various doses of radiation toward a tumor across multiple smaller beams instead of using a single radiation beam. This technique allows healthcare providers to direct high doses of radiation toward tumors without exposing the surrounding healthy tissue to harmful amounts of radiation.

Benefits of VMAT

VMAT is widely used to treat various cancers, including prostate, anal, cervical, esophageal, lung, head and neck and brain tumors. Its primary advantages and mechanics include:

High Precision - Like standard Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), VMAT varies the radiation dose's intensity, but does so continuously as the machine moves

Increased Speed - Older IMRT techniques deliver radiation from fixed angles and take 10–20 minutes, whereas VMAT finishes treatments in 90 seconds to 2 minutes.

Better Patient Comfort - Shorter session times minimize the risk of the patient or tumor shifting during treatment

Healthy Tissue Sparing - The rotating arc allows doctors to sculpt the radiation directly to the shape of the tumor, sparing critical organs located nearby.

The precise dosage and delivery volumetric modulated arc therapy provides makes it a good option for treating oddly shaped tumors or tumors close to vital organs.

Doctor and Cost

Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy is a very precise treatment that’s less likely to damage healthy tissue while effectively treating several kinds of cancer. The cost of VMAT or Arc Therapy depends upon the type of cancer and number of sessions required.

Dr Singh is one of the best Radiation oncologist in Bhagalpur, Bihar for the treatment and management of cancer. He specializes in all types of radiation Therapy treatment for various types of cancer. If you have an individual health insurance policy then this surgery is covered after a period of 2 years from the date of inception of the policy. However if you are a beneficiary of company given policy then the surgery is covered from day one. Always go through the terms of your health insurance policy like room rent capping and co-payment to avoid any kind of financial shocks later on.

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