ANKIT AGARWAL M.D.
NPI 1629430376
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in San Antonio, TX

Ultrasonic guidance for radiation therapy fields involves using sound waves to create images of the treatment area. This helps to precisely locate the area needing radiation therapy, ensuring the treatment is directed accurately, minimizing harm to healthy tissues.

This procedure involves gathering essential information to create the best radiation treatment plan for a specific area. It includes scanning the treatment area and using this data to calculate the precise dose of radiation needed to target the disease effectively, while sparing healthy tissue.

High Dose Rate Electronic Brachytherapy (HDR EBT) is a precise form of radiation therapy. It involves placing a tiny source of radiation directly into the area needing treatment. This allows a high dose of radiation to be delivered directly to the area, while reducing exposure to surrounding 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.

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.

This procedure involves using a source of heat from outside the body to raise the temperature of cancer cells. The heat is applied up to a depth of 4.0 cm beneath the skin surface. The increase in temperature can help in the treatment of the cancer.