Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a novel breakthrough in radiation oncology. It allows treatment of areas that were previously out of the reach of conventional radiation. IMRT for mesothelioma is available @ BWH one of the few sites in the country where this technique has been perfected. It requires a treatment team composed of radiation oncologist physicists and radiation therapists to deliver. The state of the art machinery available here @ BWH represents the top-of the line in radiation delivery equipment. Preliminary data indicates significant improvements in local recurrences for mesothelioma patients undergoing this treatment.