Treatment and diagnostics radiation therapy in Tokyo, Japan

Modern medicine tirelessly develops and improves new methods for treating oncology. High technologies are used to fight tumors, allowing to completely remove the neoplasm with minimal harm to the patient''s health. Among such methods, radiation therapy occupies a leading place.

Radiation therapy in Tokyo is distinguished by its high quality. Clinics here are equipped with the necessary devices, and doctors are highly qualified.

     Advantages of radiation therapy

By choosing radiation therapy in Tokyo, each patient ensures safe and comfortable treatment. Here are its main advantages:

• low invasiveness: healthy tissues are almost not damaged;
• painless;
• versatility: suitable for tumors of any localization;
• highest accuracy: only the tumor is exposed to destructive effects;
• fast rehabilitation.

Radiation therapy methods in Japan

Tumor irradiation can be performed differently. The doctors of the city practice the following methods with equal success:

1. conformal radiation therapy. The area of the irradiated section is as close as possible to the tumor shape. Healthy tissues are almost not damaged. The radiation source is at a distance from the patient (for example, gamma knife or cyber knife);
2. brachytherapy. A contact method where the source is implanted in the immediate vicinity of the tumor;
3. radiation therapy in combination with hyperthermia. During irradiation, the tumor is heated, which increases the treatment effectiveness