MedAustron

The oncology unit at the clinic has the latest technologies available only in limited hospitals in Europe. The oncologists use modern equipment to accurately detect the diseases. For that purpose, they use

• CT Scan
• Bronchoscopy
• Oncomarker blood test
• PET-CT
• Colposcopy
• X-ray
• MRI

The next step after the detection is the selection of the treatment procedure. At MedAustron, the oncologists decide a treatment with the consultation of a radiologist. After a thorough discussion, they perform a procedure. Some advanced procedures offered at the clinic are

Procedures:

Particle Therapy

This is an advanced technology that oncologists at MedAustron perform to manage cancer in the head, neck, and other sensitive areas. The advantage of this therapy is that it emits a precise beam of carbon and neutrons relative to the light. The sharply focused beams are only targeted at the areas that have cancerous growth.

To improve the accuracy during the treatment, the oncologists use robotic positioning systems that are specially installed to monitor the patient's position during the treatment. The system sends signals in case of disoriented position. This helps the oncologists in focusing the beams on the targeted area.

Another benefit of this technique is that it is equally safe in children and prevents side effects. The procedure usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the area. After the procedure, the patient can go to his home.

Ion Beam Therapy

It is the most powerful radiation treatment available at MedAustron for patients. The oncologists monitor the patient's response during the treatment. It works on the heavy ions, usually, carbons or hydrogens, that have a high damaging capacity.

The best thing about this therapy is that the ions only damage the tumors and do not harm the healthy tissues. This has a high biological effect as compared to the conventional techniques. Due to the precise doses, there are no adverse effects associated with this treatment. This treatment is equally favorable in children due to its high accuracy.

TrueBeam

This technology helps in eradicating tumors present in the sensitive areas such as the breast, neck, and head. The device works on the latest technology that captures images of the tumors during the procedure. The oncologists focus the beams on the tumors with the help of images.

The device automatically changes its angle and direction with the breaking of tumors. The oncologists at MedAustron use this technology due to its pinpoint precision. It is a highly sophisticated radiation technique where a fixed dose is targeted towards the cancerous part.

Cyberknife

It is the only procedure that is fully controlled through a robotic device. The device offers non-surgical treatment in advanced diseases. The oncologists at MedAustron typically use this technique to treat prostate cancer; however, it can also be used in other diseases. The robotic device uses sharp beams to kill the tumors. During this procedure, thousands of highly focussed rays are targeted towards the tumors. The procedure helps in immediately shrinking the tumors.

The pediatric oncology unit is facilitated with the advanced technologies. For children's safety, they use procedures that ensure a hundred percent accuracy. Some of the procedures offered are

Procedures:

Synchrotron

It is an advanced technology available at MedAustron which helps in achieving preciseness during a therapy session. This technology helps in generating high-energy radiation beams that travel faster in a fixed direction.

Similarly, this technology also changes the beam's direction within milliseconds. The reason behind the accuracy is that this device allows oncologists to fix the beams onto the tumor areas and protect the other parts. This technology is installed at MedAustron and helps in treating young children with successful intervention.

IRS

This is another advanced technology available at the clinic for image acquisition. The oncologists use this machine during the procedure to observe close images of the tumors. This helps in fixing the beams and changing the direction.

Proton Therapy

It is an effective treatment for children because it helps in achieving the desired accuracy during the treatment. The oncologists at MedAustron prefer this therapy for children over the other conventional techniques because of its zero adverse effects. During this technique, sharp proton beams are directed towards the cancer part.

The best thing about this technology is that the beams are adjusted according to the desired level to minimize the toxicity. The oncologists make sure not to damage any healthy tissue during the procedure. The procedure also protects the children from recurrence. The oncologists usually prefer this method because it does not require further sessions and also prevents relapse.