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Proton Therapy Procedure
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. For most of the possible sites of tumor location, the average duration of treatment is usually five to seven weeks, although in rare cases the treatment of certain tumors may only last a few days. The duration of each treatment will vary according to type of tumor and the stage is. The application of proton beams to the patient lasts only a minute, although the total time in the treatment room will be longer (15-20 minutes) to position and make adjustments to equipment.
For daily treatment, the patient enters the treatment room and placed his staff immobilization device. The patient is positioned with the help of laser sights, with an accuracy such that the error is within about half a centimeter. Then, the radiation therapist takes several X-ray diagnosis of low-power or digital images to ensure proper alignment. This process is repeated before each treatment. In some cases, use a fan beam CT to visualize the target before each treatment.
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Procedure of IGRT
At the beginning of each session of radiotherapy, the patient was positioned carefully guided by skin marks that define the treatment area. Devices can be used to help the patient maintain the correct position. Pictures are then taken using the imaging equipment incorporated into the radiation delivery machine or mounted on the treatment room.
The physician then reviews the images and compares them with those taken during the simulation. You may reposition the patient and to take additional pictures. After having made any prescriptions in the treatment plan and the positioning of the patient, then radiation therapy is delivered.
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