Radiotherapy
The radiotherapy unit is an integral part of the Clinique Générale virtually since its foundation and it has been continually adapted to the most recent technical evolutions. It is associated with the Radiology unit.
The apparatus is a high energy particle accelerator delivering photons and electrons. It permits the superficial or deep irradiation of a localised area.
Treatment and aftercare of patients
Radiotherapy is one of the three therapeutic weapons used against cancerous tumors, the others being surgery and chemotherapy.
The therapeutic choices are mostly taken during Pluridisciplinary Concertation Meetings by the physicians and surgeons in charge of the patient.
The radiotherapy is carried out by a specialised medical and paramedical team. It is divided in three distinct stages :
1 - The medical decision and the establishing of a personalized plan of treatment for each patient.
2 - The technical preparation for the ray sessions including:
- Location of lesions by radiography or mostly by scanner.
- Realisation of thermoformed masks (for cerebral Radiotherapy or ENT).
- After the collecting of the patient's anatomic data by the physician and the radiophysicist, a dosimetric structural study is done for each patient.
3 - The practical carrying out of the ray sessions by manipulators specialized in radiotherapy :
- The number of ray sessions is determined by the tumor's characteristics (size and seat). In general, 10 to 35 sessions will be needed.
- The usual rythme is of 4 to 5 sessions per week.
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