Radiation Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

About the Procedure

Radiation is one of the most common treatments for cancer, and is utilised for more than 60% of cancer therapy. It uses carefully measured and optimally controlled high-energy particles or waves, such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams or protons aimed to destroy cancer cells in body. This therapy can also be combined with other treatment options like chemotherapy and surgery. The goal is to use this as primary curative treatment for cancer or adjuvant therapy or to prevent recurrence of tumour and improve a person’s quality of life.

Sometimes in advanced or late-stage of a cancer, it is not possible to destroy all of the tumour cells, then doctors may use palliative radiation therapy to shrink tumours and relieve/reduce pain, pressure and other symptoms.

About Outcomes

Every person reacts differently to treatment. Acute radiation toxicities are side effects that may occur during treatment or in the immediate post-treatment period, depending on the type of cancer, location, dose and length of radiation and patient’s general health. Onset may be 2–3 weeks after the commencement of a regimen of radiation therapy. Typically, severity and timing are tied to the total biologic dose and the turnover rate of the tissue in question, respectively.

Clinical Outcomes