Listen to Story Bengaluru's Aster Whitefield Hospital has introduced Intra-Operative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOeRT), a type of radiation treatment for cancer patients. This approach allows targeted radiation to be administered directly to the tumour site during surgery, marking a significant advancement in cancer care. "Once the tumour is removed, the radiation targets the area immediately, while healthy tissues are retracted.
This approach allows for a higher dose to the tumour and a near-zero dose to surrounding critical organs, maximising the therapeutic effect and reducing side effects," said Dr Somashekhar SP, Chairman, Medical Advisory Board, Aster DM Healthcare. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, which typically requires multiple post-operative sessions over weeks, IOeRT delivers a single, high-precision dose of radiation during the surgery itself. The new state-of-the-art medical facility Intra-Operative Electron Radiation Therapy at Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru.
This method targets any remaining microscopic cancer cells, reducing the need for further treatment and minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues and organs. "With IOeRT, we are able to offer patients a more efficient and targeted treatment option that not only improves clinical outcomes but also reduces the overall treatment time and cost," said a spokesperson from Aster DM Healthcare. "The introduction of this therapy at Aster Whitefield underscores our commitment to bringing cutting.