How is Conformal therapy achieved?

Conformal therapy involves several complex steps.Immobilization : of the patient is achieved with a custom designed device, to prevent patient movement during the CT scan and daily treatmentsLocalization / Simulation: Multiple Images of the involved area are obtained with a special CT scan - SimulatorTreatment planning & Dosimetry : After the 3-D reconstruction of the tumor and adjacent normal tissues, a 3-D treatment plan is designed with appropriate number of beams and the precise path of their entry and convergence towards the tumor (bypassing healthy tissues in the path) creating radiation distribution that envelopes the tumor.Treatment plan verification: With the patient positioned in treatment position, appropriate

Conformal Radiation Therapy is a new technique that allows the radiation oncologist to "conform" or shape the radiation treatments to the tumor. The technique allows the doctor to treat the tumor from different angles. It is designed to reduce the radiation dose to normal tissues as much as possible. Radiations produced by linear accelerators or cobalt units are the main treatment tools for radiation oncologists. There are other forms of radiation available in a few areas of the country. Neutrons and particles such as protons require extensive technology and equipment.