Types of Radiation Therapy

1. External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT):

• Uses a specialized machine to deliver high-energy beams from outside the body directly to the tumor.
• Commonly used to treat tumors in the brain, breast, prostate, and lungs.
• Advanced techniques allow precise targeting to minimize damage to healthy tissues.

2. Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation Therapy):

• Involves placing radioactive materials inside or near the tumor through implants or small capsules.
• Often used for cancers of the prostate, cervix, and breast.
• Provides a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor with minimal exposure to surrounding tissues.

3. Proton Therapy:

• A cutting-edge technology using protons instead of X-rays to deliver high-energy radiation to cancer cells.
• Reduces exposure of healthy tissues to radiation, making it ideal for pediatric patients or tumors near vital organs.