Department

Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology Department – National Institute of ENT

The Radiation Oncology Department at the National Institute of ENT specializes in the use of high-energy radiation to treat various cancers, including head and neck cancers, which are prevalent in ENT patients. The department provides cutting-edge radiation therapy to patients as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment plan.

Services and Activities

✅ External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

The primary form of radiation therapy, where high-energy beams are directed at the tumor from outside the body.
3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) are used for precise tumor targeting while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

✅ Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy involves placing radioactive sources directly inside or near the tumor, providing high doses of radiation to localized areas.
Particularly useful for head and neck cancers, including cancers of the larynx, oral cavity, and throat.

✅ Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)

Advanced techniques that use precise radiation delivery to treat tumors in a single or a few treatments.
SRS is used for small tumors in the brain, while SBRT targets tumors in other parts of the body, providing highly accurate treatment for patients with difficult-to-reach tumors.

✅ Palliative Radiation Therapy

Focuses on symptom relief and improving the quality of life for patients with advanced cancers.
Helps reduce tumor size and alleviate pain caused by cancers that cannot be completely cured.

✅ Chemoradiation Therapy

A combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy is used to increase the effectiveness of treatment, particularly for certain types of head and neck cancers.
This approach is often used when surgery is not possible, or to treat tumors that have spread.

✅ Targeted Radiation Therapy

Utilizes proton therapy or other advanced techniques to target tumors more precisely, reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Particularly effective for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma, laryngeal cancer, and oral cancers.

Team of Experts

The department is staffed by highly trained radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, and oncology nurses, who work together to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s condition.

Goal of the Radiation Oncology Department

The Radiation Oncology Department aims to provide state-of-the-art radiation therapy to patients, focusing on the treatment of head and neck cancers. By utilizing advanced techniques and a multidisciplinary approach, we strive to improve the treatment outcomes, reduce side effects, and enhance the quality of life for our patients battling cancer.