MS. MARIA A SOSA MD
NPI 1427072610
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Spring, TX

CT guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields involves using a CT scan to accurately map the area of your body where radiation will be applied. This ensures the radiation targets only the necessary area, minimizing impact to healthy tissues.

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a type of cancer treatment. It uses advanced technology to manipulate photon beams of radiation to conform to the shape of a tumor. IMRT allows for the radiation dose to conform more precisely to the three-dimensional shape of the tumor by modulating—or controlling—the intensity of the radiation beam. This can result in better tumor control and less harm to healthy tissue.

Radiation therapy involves directing high-energy particles to destroy cancer cells. The technique targets 3 or more areas, using custom blocks for precise focus. Tangential ports, wedges, and rotational beams adjust the radiation's path, while compensators balance radiation dose. Electron beam therapy with 6-10 mev energy is used for deep-seated tumors.