Radiation therapy techniques

At BAROC, we use the latest radiotherapy techniques and advanced technology to provide the best care, including: 

• External 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT): Shapes radiation treatment to the tumour, avoiding healthy tissues. 
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT): Uses X-ray imaging to ensure accurate treatment. 
• Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH): Mainly for left-sided breast cancer, minimising doses to the heart. 
• Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT): Sculpted dose around the tumour, minimising impact on healthy tissues. 
• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): Reduces daily treatment time by continuously delivering radiation as the machine rotates around the patient. 
• Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR): High doses to small, early-stage lung cancers and lung metastases. 
• Hypo-fractionated Prostate Radiotherapy: Higher dose per treatment, reducing prostate cancer treatment from 8 weeks to 4 weeks. 
• Superficial Radiotherapy: X-ray therapy for skin cancers and some non-cancerous skin conditions (delivered in Stawell).