Radiotherapy Department of Rahajovian Health Center
In the Isfahan Health City complex, a set of 36 specialized clinics and various treatment areas have been built and placed at the disposal of specialist groups called, and in the meantime, an internal contract has been signed with Rasa Complex to identify, screen, treat, and follow up on the condition of cancer patients.
With the help of this scientific power available in the Health City complex, it is possible to design appropriate screening plans and early detection of cancer outbreaks, which is also desired by the World Health Organization.
Also, according to the plan, patients who are referred to the center for treatment will be supervised by oncology specialists, as well as specialist doctors from the relevant clinic to follow up and help make the treatment as effective as possible.
Anticipated treatments in the radiation therapy department of Rasa Center
- 3D Conformal Therapy (3D Conformal Therapy with MLC)
- IMRT (Intensity-modulated radiation therapy)
- IGRT (Image Guided Therapy)
- RDT (Treatment using radiation-enhancing agents at the tumor site)
- SRS (treatment of small tumors (1 to 2 mm) in the brain area and during one to five treatment sessions)
- SBRT (treatment of small tumors in various areas of the body such as the lungs and spine)
- TBI (using a whole body treatment technique to sterilize and prepare for bone marrow transplantation)
- TBEI (Total Body Electron Beam Therapy for Skin Cancer)
- Brachytherapy (use of radioactive sources near or inside body cavities to deliver high-dose radiation to a confined space)
The space created at the Rasa Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center
- Bunker for installing a high-energy linear accelerator capable of producing photon and electron beams in the range of 6 to 25 million electron volts and equipped with MLC and Portal image.
- A bunker for installing the CyberKnife device
- A bunker for installing a High Dose Rate brachytherapy device
- A room for installing the CT Simulator
- Treatment room design space
- The physicist’s room space
- Physics and Molding Workshop Space
- Diagnostic space for two MRI machines, one CT scan machine, and digital radiology machines
- Re-operating rooms for performing interventional radiology
- Administrative departments and private research center
What is external beam radiation therapy?
External beam radiation therapy is one of the most common cancer treatments, and it can be used alone or in combination with other treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy. The reason this type of radiation therapy is called external beam radiation therapy is because the radiation is delivered to the cancerous tissue from a device outside the body.
For this purpose, a device is used to deliver a dose of energy (gamma rays, X-rays, or accelerated particles) to attack cancer cells and tissues. The goal of this treatment is to destroy or destroy cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
Radiation therapy can cause side effects, but these vary from person to person. Side effects depend on the type of radiation, the amount of radiation, the area of the body being treated, and the person’s general health. There is no way to accurately predict the effects of radiation therapy on an individual. One person may have very few side effects, while another may have many or severe problems.
At Isfahan Rahjoian Health Center, external radiotherapy is provided to the patient through the following method.
Three-dimensional adaptive radiation therapy (3DCRT):
In 3D adaptive therapy, the treatment field is adapted to the area being treated as much as possible, based on the patient’s anatomical information, resulting in more accurate and adequate dose delivery to the target organ, and the dose received by healthy organs is reduced sufficiently.
In the near future, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) will also be performed.
What kind of doctors use radiology equipment?
Radiology devices are used in various medical fields and are prescribed by the following specialists:
• Orthopedists: Examine fractures, dislocations, and bone problems.
• Pulmonologists and internal medicine specialists: Diagnose lung infections (such as pneumonia, tuberculosis) and examine chest abnormalities.
• Gastroenterologists: Examine problems with the esophagus and stomach (using contrast media).
• Gynecologists: Check for pelvic problems and check the status of IUDs in women.
• General practitioners and emergency physicians: Initial diagnosis of many internal diseases and injuries.
What diseases is radiology used for?
• Bone fractures and joint injuries
• Lung infections such as pneumonia and tuberculosis
• Heart problems such as an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly)
• Kidney stones and urinary tract problems
• Examination of the condition of the intestines in obstructions and digestive problems
• Examination of the teeth and jaw in dentistry and orthodontics
Things patients should consider before undergoing radiology
1. Removal of metal objects: The patient should not wear jewelry, belts, or other metal objects.
2. Pregnancy information: Pregnant women should inform the doctor before undergoing radiology.
3. If contrast material is needed: In some specific imaging procedures, such as gastrointestinal radiography, it is necessary to eat or inject contrast material.
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