Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy, or IMRT, can intricately direct a beam of radiation to its target from a variety of angles. It allows physicians to minimize “hot spots” that can be accompanied by painful skin irritations. UToledo Health uses cutting-edge technology in designing radiation treatment plans that are highly customized to each patient. The system evaluates many possible combinations of radiation beam shape, size and angles to help UToledo Health radiation oncologists create the most appropriate treatment plan.