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6D Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) Cancer Treatment

A New Way to Fight Cancer

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is an advanced form of radiation treatment that delivers high doses of radiation to tumors with exceptional precision, minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. This technique allows for shorter treatment durations and reduced side effects compared to conventional radiation therapy.

Diagram of how SBRT works

How SBRT Works

  1. Advanced Imaging and Planning: SBRT begins with detailed imaging to create a three-dimensional representation of the tumor, accounting for movements due to breathing and other bodily functions.
  2. Precise Radiation Delivery: Utilizing sophisticated technology, multiple radiation beams are directed from various angles to converge precisely at the tumor site. Each individual beam delivers a portion of the total dose, ensuring that the highest radiation concentration is confined to the tumor, thereby sparing adjacent healthy tissues.

Cancers SBRT Can Treat

SBRT is particularly effective for treating small, well-defined tumors in various organs, including:

  • Brain
  • Lung
  • Liver
  • Prostate
  • Bile duct
  • Pancreas

This therapy is especially beneficial for tumors that are not amenable to surgery or standard radiation treatments.

Advantages of SBRT

  • Reduced Treatment Time: SBRT typically requires only 3 to 5 treatment sessions, each lasting between 15 to 40 minutes, compared to the several weeks often needed for conventional radiation therapy.
  • Minimized Side Effects: The precision of SBRT reduces damage to healthy tissues, leading to fewer and less severe side effects.

Find out what SBRT can mean to your cancer treatment.

Contact the experts at Radiation Oncology Centers of Ventura County today.