IOERT

Intraoperative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOERT) is considered the most effective type of IORT cancer treatment by many experts. The main difference of IOERT compared to IORT is the use of electron-beams instead of x-rays. X-rays have poor depth distribution and often penetrate beyond the tumour bed to the normal tissues beneath which typically takes longer to administer. Treating the cancer patient with electron beams delivers the required dose much faster than x-ray beams and can be performed without moving the patient off the operating table, since mobile linear accelerators - like the LIAC shown in the video - are very maneuverable. Just one minute of IOERT replaces five weeks of external beam radiation therapy, previously necessary for post-operative patients, which significantly improves the quality of life during and after the breast cancer treatment... Intra-Operative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOERT) is the method that treats early breast cancer with electron-beams. Find..

Also known as: Intra Operative Electron Radiation Therapy, Intra Operative Electron Radio Therapy, IOERT Australia

Primary location: Hamburg Germany