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PET/CT

Integrated PET/CT is the most advanced imaging technology for the detection and evaluation of cancer. The whole-body scan generates high-resolution images of abnormal metabolic activity and its location. A PET/CT scan provides images of the entire body, detecting primary and secondary disease earlier and more accurately than any other imaging technology.
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CT

A CT scan is a special type of x-ray that looks at the different structures in the body such as the bones, lungs, lymph nodes, blood vessels, and other organs. A CT scan provides cross-sectional pictures of the body in slices like a loaf of bread. The detailed information provided in these slices can assist in the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical conditions.
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Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy x-rays to target specific cancer sites and eliminate cancer cells. It works by damaging each cancer cell's ability to reproduce. About half of people treated for cancer will receive radiation therapy at some point during their treatment.


IMRT

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is the most sophisticated form of external radiation that allows the radiation beam to be more precisely shaped to the tumor, sparing surrounding healthy tissue. With IMRT the radiation beam is segmented into several smaller beams so the physician can adjust the intensity of each beam and tightly conform to the shape of the tumor.
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HDR Brachytherapy

High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy is an innovative form of internal radiation therapy that uses radioactive sources that are directly implanted into or around the tumor. It delivers higher doses of radiation to more specific sites in the body which allows for quicker treatment times and possibly fewer side effects.
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