Radiation Therapy

It is a medical treatment that uses ionizing radiation to combat and reduce cancerous tissue in the body. This therapeutic modality is essential in the fight against cancer and is administered with precision to specifically target malignant cells, while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

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At Hospital Angeles Andares high-precision radiation therapy treatments for comprehensive cancer management, using advanced radiation to destroy tumor cells, control the disease, and protect healthy tissue as much as possible.

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment, advanced three-dimensional planning systems, and specialized techniques such as IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy), IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy), and radiosurgery, which enable personalized, highly precise treatments tailored to each patient’s specific clinical needs.

Care is provided by a specialized multidisciplinary team comprising radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and nursing staff, working under strict quality, safety, and control protocols, with a focus on treatment effectiveness and patient well-being.

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Operating room at Hospital Angeles Andares Guadalajara, equipped with an operating table, surgical robots, and advanced medical technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses highly precise radiation to destroy tumor cells or control their growth, while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.

Advanced techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, and radiosurgery are used, enabling more precise and personalized treatments.

Thanks to three-dimensional planning and advanced technology, modern radiation therapy allows for maximum protection of the healthy tissue surrounding the tumor.

No. Radiation therapy does not cause pain during treatment, although some patients may experience side effects, which are monitored and treated by the medical team.

Treatment is determined by a specialized multidisciplinary team, led by radiation oncologists, based on the type of cancer and the patient's condition.