Radiation Therapy
How Radiation Therapy Works
Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to damage the DNA of cancer cells so they stop growing. Modern machines shape the beam to the tumour and spare healthy tissues, making treatment more effective with fewer side effects.
Techniques Available
3D Conformal Radiotherapy
3D conformal radiotherapy.
IMRT and VMAT
Shape the dose precisely.
IGRT
Uses imaging before each session to ensure accuracy.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery and body radiotherapy for small, well-defined tumours.
Brachytherapy
A radioactive source is placed near or inside the tumour.
Proton Therapy
Available at selected centres.
What Happens in a Course of Treatment
Planning Scan
A planning scan maps your anatomy.
Treatment Plan
The team designs a plan and checks it with physics.
Daily Sessions
Daily sessions last only minutes, and treatment is painless.
Full Course
A full course may run from one to eight weeks, depending on the cancer.
Side Effects
Skin redness, tiredness and effects specific to the treated area, such as sore throat or bowel changes, can occur. Most settle after treatment ends. Your radiation oncologist will give guidance on skin care and diet.
Staying in India for Treatment
Because radiotherapy needs daily sessions, patients usually stay near the hospital throughout the course. We help arrange suitable accommodation, transport and meals.
How Curis Global Supports You
We obtain a specialist plan, schedule your treatment and keep your family updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is radiation therapy painful?
No. Sessions are painless, though side effects may appear later.
Will I be radioactive?
With external beam therapy, no. Some brachytherapy approaches need short precautions.