Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a type of radiation therapy that maximises radiation to the tumour, whilst sparing healthy tissue to help reduce the risk of side-effects.1
How does VMAT work?
VMAT is a form of radiation therapy that works by rotating the linear accelerator (the machine delivering the radiation) around you during treatment, continuously reshaping and changing the intensity of the radiation beam to ensure the maximum dose is delivered to the target areas while minimising exposure of radiation to healthy tissues.1 It automatically changes the beam shape and radiation dose as it moves.1
- Teoh, M., Clark, C. H., Wood, K., Whitaker, S., & Nisbet, A. (2011). Volumetric modulated arc therapy: A review of current literature and clinical use in practice. British Journal of Radiology, 84(1007), 967–996. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/22373346
- Fogarty, G. B., Christie, D., Spelman, L. J., Supranowicz, M. J., & Sinclair, R. J. (2018). Can modern radiotherapy be used for extensive skin field cancerisation: An update on current treatment options. Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 4(1), 3719–3726. https://doi.org/10.26717/BJSTR.2018.04.000998
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