In Sourasky Clinic, radiation therapy for rectal cancer is performed at the Institute of Radiology. Oncologists use TrueBeam STx linear accelerator with the Novalis system. The device evaluates the size of the tumor and selects a radiation dose. It destroys tumor cells without any serious damage to healthy tissues.
In Sourasky Clinic, physicians conduct radiotherapy using TrueBeam STx with modulated frequency (IMRT). It is applied if the tumor is located in hard-to-reach areas of the intestine. The system determines the dosage of radiation for rectal cancer management depending on the tumor shape and location. Full radiotherapy course can take up to 8 weeks, but the hospitalization is not required.