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Radiation Therapy for Thyroid
About this Treatment
About this Treatment: Radiation Therapy for Thyroid
Techniques for Radiation Therapy
External beam radiation therapy can be delivered in different ways:
- 3D (3-dimensional) conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT)
With this method, 3D images help the doctor better target the tumor. The images are created using a special machine — a computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. The radiation beams can be aimed from many different angles to match the exact shape of the cancer.
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
This method is similar to the first method, but the doctor can adjust how much radiation you get from each beam. In certain situations, this allows for better avoidance of nearby normal cells, and thus less potential side effects.
- Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) or stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR)
This method works like the first two methods, and the total amount of radiation you get is similar. But with this method, the radiation is given in fewer but stronger doses.
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About this Treatment
Learn about the conditions treated, types, techniques, and risks of radiation therapy for thyroid.
Patient Care Resources
Learn what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.