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     The Radiation Therapy Center, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital integrates cutting-edge 4D technology to elevate the quality of cancer treatment. Our center is staffed by a team of highly specialized medical professionals in radiation therapy and oncology, utilizing state-of-the-art treatment technologies to enhance effectiveness. This approach increases the chances of complete cancer remission while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues, promoting faster recovery and reducing side effects.

 

Radiation Therapy Center – 4D Technology

Our Radiation Therapy Center offers radiation treatment for all types of cancer across different body systems, categorized by cancer location:

 

  • Head and Neck Cancers Brain cancer, laryngeal cancer, oral cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, sinonasal cancer, tongue cancer
  • Thoracic Cancers Breast cancer, lung cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers Esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, bile duct cancer
  • Genitourinary and Male Reproductive Cancers Bladder cancer, prostate cancer
  • Female Reproductive Cancers Cervical cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer
  • Skin Cancers Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma
  • Various Tumors including Brain tumors, meningiomas
  • Additional Treatments Post-surgical hypertrophic scar and keloid treatment, bone overgrowth treatment after fractures, chemotherapy

 

 

Radiotherapy Center

The medical team at the Radiation Therapy Center – Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, led by Dr. Nattakorn Thanamitrsombun

 

 

 

Expert Multidisciplinary Medical Team

The Radiation Therapy Center at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital is equipped with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team specializing in radiation therapy and oncology. This team comprises

 

  • Medical oncologists
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Medical physicists
  • Radiation therapists
  • Oncology nurses

 

 

We emphasize holistic care, addressing both the physical and psychological well-being of cancer patients. Additionally, we recognize the complexities of coexisting health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, immune disorders, infections, and other chronic diseases.

 

 

"We stand by our patients at every step of their treatment journey, striving to restore their quality of life and overall well-being."

 

Why Choose the Radiation Therapy Center at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital?

1. Comprehensive Treatment Planning Through Multidisciplinary Tumor Conferences

     Our center prioritizes high-quality cancer care by hosting weekly multidisciplinary tumor conferences. This enables specialists from various fields to collaboratively design personalized treatment plans, ensuring a thorough evaluation within a single visit. This approach reduces the need for multiple hospital trips and enhances patient convenience.

 

2. Advanced, High-Precision Radiation Technology

     Ramkhamhaeng Hospital collaborates with Elekta, a leading Swedish company, to utilize advanced radiation therapy machines supporting high-precision techniques such as 3D, 4D, IMRT, VMAT, and SRT. These techniques enhance accuracy, shorten treatment times, and minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues.

 

3. Specialized Oncology and Radiation Therapy Experts

     Our fully equipped multidisciplinary team ensures that patients receive care from experienced specialists in oncology, radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation technology. Their expertise allows for personalized treatment planning and execution using various radiation techniques to achieve the best outcomes.

 

4. Swift Treatment Initiation

     Our center ensures rapid treatment commencement through efficient simulation and radiation planning, adhering to international standards.

 

4.1. Patient Convenience

  • Flexible radiation appointment scheduling
  • Comfortable inpatient and outpatient facilities for patients and caregivers

 

4.2. Online Consultation Services

     We offer dedicated online consultation channels for patients to address concerns or receive expert guidance at any time, ensuring confidence throughout the treatment process.

 

4.3. Compassionate, Technology-Driven Care

     Beyond advanced medical treatments, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital prioritizes compassionate patient care, ensuring that medical professionals are by their side at every stage to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes.

 

 

Radiotherapy Center  Radiotherapy Center

 

CT simulator and Linear Accelerator

 

 

Innovative Radiation Therapy Technologies

1. 3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT)

     Utilizes CT scans to create a three-dimensional model of the tumor, allowing for precise radiation dose calculations that conform to the tumor’s shape. This technique minimizes radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.

 

2. 4D Radiotherapy (4D-RT)

     Enhances radiation precision by incorporating real-time respiratory motion tracking into treatment planning, which is particularly beneficial for lung and breast cancer patients. This reduces radiation exposure to the heart and improves treatment effectiveness.

 

3. Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

     An advanced form of 3D-CRT that adjusts radiation intensity using multileaf collimators (MLC) to deliver the highest dose to the tumor while protecting nearby organs. IMRT is particularly useful for complex tumor locations, such as head and neck cancers.

 

4. Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)

     An enhancement of IMRT that allows for continuous, 360-degree rotational radiation delivery. This method significantly reduces treatment time while maintaining high precision, making it ideal for prostate cancer, brain tumors, and complex tumors.

 

5. Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)

A high-dose radiation technique that delivers exact treatment using advanced positioning devices. SRT is categorized into:

 

  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Single high-dose treatment for brain lesions
  • Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) Multiple high-dose sessions for intracranial tumors (3-5 sessions)
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Multiple high-dose sessions for extracranial tumors like lung, liver, and prostate cancers (3-10 sessions)

 

Radiotherapy Center

 

 

Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) Technique

     DIBH requires patients to take a deep breath and hold it during radiation to increase the distance between the heart and the treatment area (e.g., the left breast). This technique reduces radiation exposure to the heart, lowering the risk of long-term heart disease.

 

Role of Catalyst+ HD in DIBH

     Catalyst+ HD utilizes 3D surface imaging technology to track body position and breathing patterns in real time, ensuring optimal radiation delivery.

 

Benefits of DIBH with Catalyst+ HD:

  • Reducing heart radiation exposure, lowering the risk of cardiac complications
  • Enhances accuracy by continuously monitoring patient movement
  • Minimizes side effects on the lungs and heart, improving both short- and long-term outcomes

 

Elekta Infinity LINAC: Advanced Radiation Therapy System

Key Features and Advantages:

  • High Precision Incorporates Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) for real-time positioning accuracy and VMAT to minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues
  • Faster Treatment Dynamic Agility™ MLC technology enables rapid radiation delivery, significantly reducing treatment duration
  • Versatile Treatment Capabilities Supports multiple techniques such as IMRT, SRT, and SBRT, allowing customized treatment for different cancer types
  • Enhanced Safety Automated quality control systems minimize errors and ensure patient safety

 

Ideal for

  • Patients requiring high-precision treatment for tumors located near vital organs (e.g., brain, head, neck, and lung cancers)
  • Patients needing specialized radiation techniques such as VMAT, SBRT, and SRT for small, high-dose tumors

 

 


With cutting-edge technology, expert medical teams, and a patient-centered approach, the Radiation Therapy Center, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital is committed to providing the most advanced, effective, and compassionate cancer care available.

 

 

Please Contact For Additional Information

Department of Medicine,

Building 2, 1st Floor, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital

Tel. 1512 to 2000, 2022, 2023 (Department of Medicine) or to 2999 (Call Center)

 


 

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