Intensity‑Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Advanced radiation treatment designed to target tumors with precision while protecting healthy tissue.
What is IMRT
Intensity‑Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is an advanced form of precision radiation therapy that uses computer-controlled linear accelerators to deliver precise radiation doses to malignant tumors.
Unlike conventional radiation therapy, IMRT modulates the intensity of radiation beams across the treatment area, allowing for highly conformal dose distributions that closely match the three-dimensional shape of the tumor while sparing surrounding healthy tissues.
IMRT represent a significant advancement cancer treatment, offering improved outcomes with reduced side effect for patient across various cancer types.
Benefits of IMRT
Superior Precision
Targets complex tumors close to critical organs
Reduced Side Effects
Protects healthy tissue to minimize short- and long-term side effects
Allows Higher Dose Where Needed
Concentrates radiation on the tumor for more effective treatment
Common Uses
IMRT is ideal for tumors near sensitive organs or requiring complex dose shaping, including
Head and neck cancers
Prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic cancers
Brain and spinal tumors
Other complex or anatomically challenging cancers
What to Expect During Treatment
Simulation Session
You’ll have a CT scan for treatment planning and may be positioned with custom molds or masks.
Treatment Duration
Each session usually takes 10–30 minutes.
Course of Treatment
Most patients undergo daily sessions, Monday through Friday, over several weeks. The schedule is personalized to your diagnosis and treatment goals.
Learn More About Radiant Cancer Center
With our office based out of Rancho Mirage, our treatment center is conveniently located to serve the entire Coachella Valley.
Every step of your care is monitored and adjusted to ensure the highest accuracy.
Other Services We Offer
Interested in exploring other precision-focused radiation therapies?
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
A non‑surgical, highly focused form of radiation therapy that targets tumors in the brain, spine, or other areas with pinpoint accuracy. Using multiple beams that converge on the tumor, SRS delivers high-dose radiation in a single session, sparing surrounding healthy tissue.
Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT)
Uses 3D camera systems to monitor patient surface motion in real-time. SGRT enhances accuracy and safety by automatically pausing treatment if movement exceeds designated thresholds.
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Utilizes advanced imaging (e.g., CT, MRI, PET) before and during treatment to ensure radiation targets the exact tumor location, reducing margins and improving accuracy.