16th Aug 2024 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital inaugurated a new High Dose Rate Brachytherapy system Flexitron, a robust and precise treatment delivery unit for cancer. Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy where a radioactive source is placed inside/near to the vicinity of the tumor via suitable applicators. This enables the tumor to get maximum doses and a rapid dose fall-off to the surrounding normal tissues. This treatment modality can be used either in combination with external beam radiotherapy or as a standalone treatment for specific cancer sites. Brachytherapy has a significant role in the management of many cancer sites like cancer tongue, Bronchus, Oesophagus, soft tissues, Buccal mucosa, Breast, prostate etc., but brachytherapy to cancer cervix and endometrium is a definitive mode of treatment.
A new brachytherapy system (Flexitron) is inaugurated by Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital on August 02, 2024, at Ramada Plaza, Guindy by the Chairman Dr. TG Govindarajan and 40+ eminent radiation Oncologists. The event was organized to impart the maximum use of brachytherapy for the benefit of cancer patients. This event was celebrated on a tagline of “My Brachy”, which will create interest on young radiation oncologists to use brachytherapy techniques for the management of cancers. A scientific session was also conducted where the stalwarts in the field of Radiation Oncology participated and discussed on the beneficial uses of brachytherapy on Cancer management.
The Flexitron Brachytherapy system is an Ir-192 radioactive source-based high-dose rate system that delivers treatment in a short time. This system enables safe and precise treatment delivery to the patients.
Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital is a top group of hospitals in Chennai, with branches in Pallikaranai, Medavakkam, Adyar & Siruseri (OMR). Each branch is committed to providing high-quality medical care, with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of qualified experts to ensure exceptional patient care.