It Is Suitable For
· Those travelling to South Korea for at least 6 to 7 weeks.
· Those who face a high risk of cancer.
· Those who wish to go for cancer screening.
· Those considered poor candidates for surgeries.
· Those who wish to be cancer-free.
· Those who want to try a different treatment to curing cancer.
What is Radiotherapy RapidArc?
Radiotherapy RapidArc is a new state-of-art technology of image guided used to improves tumor targeting. It is an extremely fast and precise form of IMRT ot sometimes known as Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy.
IMRT shapes the dose of the radiation in order to conform closely to the 3D shape of your tumor. With that being said, it means more radiation accurately gets delivered to the tumor and potentially less to the nearby healthy tissues. This medical device works in rotation 360 degrees around you and targets cancer cells within 2 to 3 minutes.
Radiotherapy RapidArc Procedure
General Procedure often includes:
1. Lie down on the ring shaped machine
2. Wait 2 to 3 mins until the radiation is delivered
Advantages and Limitations of Radiotherapy RapidArc?
<Advantages>
· Non Invasive
· Very fast procedure
· Accurate results
· Precise and effective
· Less damage to nearby healthy tissue
<Limitations>
· You may experience bleeding, pain or swelling
FAQ
Q1: How many sessions will I require?
A1: This depends on your condition. If your cancer cells need a crucial treatment, then you may have to go through the treatment twice or thrice a week and extended to 6 to 7 weeks.
Q2: Will it hurt?
A2: It will not hurt. But side effects may occur.
Q3: Will I be exposed to radioactive substances?
A3: There are no radioactive substances used in medical linear accelerator. When RapidArc is switched on, radiation is produced and aimed directly at the cancerous cells only.
Q4: Will 1 session be enough for me?
A4: Various schedules will be arranged according to your cancer severity and body condition.
Clinic Information
[Clinic Name] Bundang Jesaeng Hospital
[Location] Seongnam, South Korea
[Nearest Station/ Nearest Tourist Destination] Walking distance to supermarkets and cafes, 90 mins train ride to Seoul city center, places to hike nearby.
[Clinic Opening Time] Monday - Friday (9:00AM - 5:30PM); Saturday (9:00AM - 12:30AM)
