IG-IMRT

At Shore Point Radiation Oncology Center in Lakewood, New Jersey, Michael Marchese, MD, Hemangini Shah, DO, FACRO, and their team offer image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) to treat cancer. This innovative treatment limits healthy cells’ exposure to radiation while effectively destroying cancer cells. To learn more and schedule your consultation, call the office or book an appointment online via the website today.

What is image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT)?

IG-IMRT is a leading-edge form of radiation therapy used to eradicate cancer cells. Because this treatment is carefully customized, skilled providers use it to destabilize harmful cells while leaving healthy tissues as unaffected as possible.

This precise radiation treatment can treat a wide range of cancerous and benign tumors with optimal patient comfort and safety.

How does IG-IMRT work?

First, it’s important to consider what “image-guided” means. Radiation therapy relies on high-energy radiation to damage cancer cells. However, physicians don’t like to use a wide approach when a targeted approach would produce better outcomes.

That’s where guiding images come in. By taking images before each treatment, the team can guide the radiation where it needs to go.

What about “intensity-modulated”? This is also an important part of the treatment’s innovation. During radiation treatments, the team can adjust the radiation beams into different shapes or intensities to more accurately target the tumor and only the tumor.

What types of cancer does IG-IMRT treat?

The skilled team at Shore Point Radiation Oncology Center uses this innovative treatment to address a wide variety of cancers, including:

• Prostate cancer
• Lymphoma or sarcoma
• Lung cancer
• Breast cancer
• Colon and rectum cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Bladder cancer

If you have unexplained symptoms, talk to the Shore Point Radiation Oncology Center team so they can investigate the source of your symptoms.

What should I expect during my IG-IMRT treatment?

You can expect no pain during your treatment. The team may ask you to come in for a practice run before your actual appointment to familiarize you with the equipment and procedure, along with how you need to position yourself. You may also need to avoid eating for a specified time beforehand.

You may be in the treatment room for around 15 minutes. However, the IG-IMRT treatment usually takes between 5-10 minutes. 

During your radiation therapy, wear soft clothing like silk or cotton. Avoid rubbing or scratching the treated area, and only bathe in lukewarm water until your provider says hotter temperatures are safe for you.

Rely on the experienced team at Shore Point Radiation Oncology Center for leading-edge care. Call the office or book an appointment online today.