Elekta Harmony Pro, by Elekta Medical Systems, India (branch office of Elekta AB), is an advanced radiation therapy system that precisely targets cancerous tumors and does not affect healthy tissues. By facilitating advanced and personalized radiation techniques like image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), Elekta Harmony Pro helps enhance cancer care outcomes.
Elekta Harmony Pro is a carefully designed platform to deliver personalized radiation therapy treatment to cancer patients. Its ability to deliver precise and targeted radiation therapy to tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues makes it a promising radiotherapy platform.
Elekta Harmony Pro aims to provide advanced and precise radiation treatment for cancer. It aims to deliver therapeutic radiation to cancerous tumors with enhanced accuracy while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues and organs. Elekta Harmony Pro helps oncologists target and destroy cancer cells effectively, reducing side effects and other treatment-related complications. Overall, Elekta Harmony Pro aims to improve outcomes and quality of life by facilitating effective, yet patient-friendly, radiation treatments.
The patients should consult the radiation oncologists before undergoing radiation therapy. The oncologists will review the medical history of the patients, discuss the treatment options, and inform the patients about the advantages of radiation therapy with Elekta Harmony Pro. The patients may also expect to undergo a CT scan to assist the oncologists in planning the treatment and precisely targeting the tumor. Sometimes, the patients may undergo simulation sessions to allow the oncologists to determine accurate positions. The patients are positioned on the treatment table while the Elekta Harmony Pro system delivers the radiation during the treatment. After radiation therapy, the patients may have follow-up appointments, which help in assessing the treatment response and managing side effects, if any.
Some of the risks associated with Elekta Harmony Pro are:
Radiation therapy can cause skin reactions in the treatment area, ranging from mild redness and irritation to more severe burns or blistering. Proper skincare and management techniques should be implemented to minimize skin reactions.
Radiation therapy targets rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells. However, it can also damage nearby healthy cells, such as hair follicles. The radiation damages these cells, leading to permanent or temporary loss of hair in the treated area.
Radiation therapy may cause lung inflammation, cardiovascular complications (coronary artery disease and pericardial disease), gastrointestinal inflammation, ulcers, intestinal strictures, infertility, and altered hormonal production.
The following are some of the important advantages of radiation therapy with Elekta Harmony Pro:
Elekta Harmony Pro allows oncologists to deliver optimized radiation therapy. The radiation beam is adjusted based on the shape of the tumor, thereby preventing exposure to the nearby healthy tissues.
Elekta Harmony Pro uses advanced radiation delivery techniques, such as image-guided radiation therapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy, to minimize radiation exposure to the healthy tissues surrounding the tumor. The techniques result in fewer side effects compared with conventional radiation therapy.
Elekta Harmony Pro delivers precise and accurate radiation doses using image-guided radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, and volumetric-modulated arc therapy.
Elekta Harmony Pro delivers accurate and precise dosing with minimal side effects, which allows oncologists to complete the treatment session in less time compared to conventional radiation therapy. Further, reduced side effects also ensure early recovery.
HCG is a well-known cancer institute in India with state-of-the-art facilities to diagnose and treat various types of cancer. The center has the latest treatment options for improving the outcomes of cancer patients. The radiation oncology department has adequate expertise in delivering radiation therapy with advanced techniques, such as Elekta Harmony Pro.
With Elekta Harmony Pro, oncologists can optimize treatment delivery to maximize effectiveness and minimize side effects for patients undergoing radiation therapy for various types of cancer, including prostate, breast, lung, and brain tumors. Elekta Harmony Pro helps improve treatment outcomes.