Radiation Therapy Elekta Versa HD

At Oncare – the first private oncology center in Odesa, we strive to offer our patients only the best. Thanks to the use of the modern linear accelerator Elekta Versa HD, we can guarantee high efficiency and safety of radiation therapy. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us.

Radiation Therapy Methods on Elekta Versa HD

3D conformal radiotherapy using Elekta Versa HD enables more precise adjustment of radiation parameters, ensuring high therapy effectiveness.

IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy).
The device allows even more precise beam adjustments, reducing the risk of side effects and improving treatment outcomes.

VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy).
With Elekta Versa HD, VMAT can be performed, which is one of the fastest and most precise radiation therapy methods.

Advantages of Elekta Versa HD

Speed and precision: Elekta Versa HD provides fast and highly effective therapy.

Reduced side effects: due to the device`s high precision, the impact on healthy tissues is minimized.

Patient comfort: minimal procedure time and high accuracy make the treatment less burdensome for the patient.

Stereotactic Radiation Therapy on the Versa HD System: A NEW LEVEL OF QUALITY AND PRECISION

Why Versa HD?

Versa HD is not just equipment – it is a revolution in radiosurgery and radiation therapy. This system offers high-quality treatment for various types of cancer without increasing procedure time.

Dynamic high-resolution radiosurgery with the Versa HD system ensures quality and precision at every stage of the radiosurgical process. This makes it possible to treat multiple and complex targets while maintaining a high level of conformity.

Radiation therapy (or radiotherapy) is a method of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells or stop their growth. Radiation therapy plays an important role in treating many types of cancer, but its importance and application vary depending on the type and stage of the disease.

1. Curative purpose: for some patients, radiation therapy can be used with a curative intent. For example, in early stages of throat cancer or cervical cancer, radiotherapy can be the main treatment method.
2. Adjuvant therapy: after surgery, radiotherapy may be used to destroy remaining cancer cells, reducing the risk of recurrence.
3. Neoadjuvant therapy: radiation therapy can be used before surgery to reduce tumor size and facilitate surgical intervention.
4. Palliative purpose: for patients with advanced cancer stages, radiation therapy can be used to relieve symptoms such as pain or airway obstruction caused by the tumor.
5. Combined treatment: radiation therapy is often combined with chemotherapy or other cancer treatments to improve outcomes.

However, it should be noted that radiation therapy is not suitable for all types of cancer. Additionally, like any medical intervention, radiotherapy has side effects that need to be considered.

Radiation therapy is often used in combination with other cancer treatment methods to achieve the best results. Depending on the cancer type, stage, and other individual factors, radiation therapy can be combined with:

1. Chemotherapy: sometimes radiotherapy and chemotherapy are used simultaneously, known as chemoradiotherapy. In some cases, chemotherapy can increase cancer cells` sensitivity to radiation, improving treatment results.
2. Surgical intervention: radiation therapy can precede surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) to reduce tumor size or follow surgery (adjuvant therapy) to destroy any remaining cancer cells.
3. Targeted therapy: some drugs can increase cancer cells` sensitivity to radiotherapy or provide additional anticancer effects in combination with radiation.
4. Immunotherapy: recent studies show that combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy can enhance the immune response against cancer cells.
5. Hormone therapy: for certain types of breast or prostate cancer, hormone therapy can be combined with radiotherapy to improve treatment outcomes.

When using a combined approach, it is important to consider the possible side effects of each method and the potential enhancement of side effects when combined. However, a properly chosen combination therapy can improve treatment effectiveness, reduce the risk of recurrence, and improve patient quality of life.