Overview

When a tumour is detected in a patient that cannot be physically removed, the doctor decides to conduct radiation exposure. Such a method is effective and safe. The whole procedure takes place in special accelerators, where the doctor will be able to independently select the necessary dose of radiation. Unlike chemotherapy, in which the whole body is exposed to anti-tumour drugs, radiation acts on the tumour locally. Radiotherapy aims to destroy cancer cells with the help of ionizing radiation while minimizing damage to healthy nearby tissues. Radiation damages the DNA of tumour cells, which prevents their growth and division and leads to death.

The leading Israeli clinic Tel Aviv Medical Clinic uses only modern and high-tech cancer treatments. The doctor selects individual therapy taking into account the age of the patient, his general state of health, the type and stage of the disease, the localization of the tumour. It is worth noting that our clinic uses comprehensive therapy. Thus, our patients will be able to consult with other narrow specialists. The wards of our department are equipped with everything necessary for the speedy recovery of patients. Employees annually undergo special training at foreign clinics.

Reasons for prescribing radiotherapy

Specialists decide to conduct radiotherapy in the following cases:

• Reduction of tumour size in the early stages of its complete elimination;
• Killing tumour cells before bone marrow/stem cell transplantation;
• Prevention of disease recurrence;
• Symptom therapy in advanced disease;
• Treatment of cancer recurrence.

At the Tel Aviv Medical Clinic Institute of Radiology, radiotherapy is performed in the radiology department. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, experienced, highly qualified doctors in our centre will develop the most effective radiation therapy program for you. As a rule, treatment in which the patient receives small doses of radiation daily lasts two weeks. 

We are guided by the principles of an integrated approach in medicine. Therefore, the clinic staff pays special attention to how the disease affects your general well-being and quality of life. It is worth noting that radiotherapy involves conducting several sessions during the month. All this time, the patient is under the 24-hour control of doctors. They can adjust the therapy regimen if necessary.