KARACHI: Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is transforming cancer treatment with state-of-the-art radiotherapy techniques that target cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. These innovative methods are enhancing precision and reducing side effects, offering new hope for patients.
Dr. Maria Tariq, a Radiation Oncologist at AKUH, highlighted the hospital’s cutting-edge approaches, including:
IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy): Delivers tailored doses directly to tumors.
VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy): A faster, more precise evolution of IMRT.
IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy): Uses real-time imaging for improved accuracy.
SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy): High-dose radiation delivered in fewer sessions.
Brachytherapy: Internal radiation therapy focused on sparing healthy tissues.
These techniques are complemented by global innovations like proton beam therapy, which targets tumors with unmatched precision, and experimental therapies like FLASH radiotherapy, promising fewer side effects and higher potency.
By integrating these advanced therapies with surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, AKUH’s multidisciplinary approach ensures personalized care and improved outcomes.
Learn more about AKUH’s Oncology services and cutting-edge technologies here: AKUH Radiation Oncologists.