DR. RAYMOND BERNARD MAILHOT M.D., MPH
NPI 1831538800
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Miami, FL

Stereoscopic x-ray guidance is a technique used in radiation therapy. It involves taking multiple X-ray images from different angles to create a 3D picture of the area to be treated. This helps accurately pinpoint the exact location for radiation delivery, ensuring the therapy is as effective as possible.

Complex proton beam radiation treatment is a highly precise form of radiation therapy. It uses protons, a type of subatomic particle, to destroy cancer cells. Unlike traditional radiation, it can target a specific area, reducing damage to healthy tissue.

Intermediate proton beam radiation treatment is a precise type of radiation therapy. It uses protons instead of X-rays to treat certain types of cancer and other diseases. The protons can be directed to target the disease area with minimal damage to surrounding 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.

The design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device is a process where a specialized instrument is created. This device targets harmful cells with high-energy rays to destroy or damage them, while minimizing impact on healthy cells. This aids in treating conditions like cancer.

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.