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Get Free ConsultationIMRT shapes what the radiation beam does — varying its intensity across hundreds of tiny segments so the dose closely follows the tumour's exact 3D shape. IGRT shapes when and where it's delivered — imaging the tumour immediately before (and sometimes during) each session to correct for the small ways organs shift day to day. Together, they let radiation oncologists escalate dose to the tumour while sparing nearby healthy structures more precisely than older techniques.
Multi-leaf collimators vary beam intensity across the treatment field, conforming the dose to the tumour's shape and reducing exposure to surrounding tissue.
Imaging before each session confirms the tumour hasn't shifted from breathing, organ filling or daily positioning — correcting the plan in real time if it has.
Combined, these techniques generally mean better tumour control with fewer side effects than older, less precise radiation methods — particularly for tumours near the spinal cord, brain or salivary glands.
A dedicated planning scan maps the tumour and nearby organs in 3D, sometimes with a custom positioning mould made for you.
Medical physicists and your radiation oncologist design the IMRT plan — this typically takes several days before treatment starts.
Your first session includes IGRT imaging to confirm positioning matches the plan before any dose is delivered.
Most sessions run 10–30 minutes including positioning and imaging — conventional courses run Monday–Friday over several weeks.
Your radiation oncologist reviews progress and side effects weekly, adjusting supportive care as needed.
A follow-up scan some weeks after your last session assesses response, shared with your home oncologist.
Figures below are indicative ranges reported across accredited Indian hospitals, for planning purposes only — not a marketed or final price.
| Treatment type | Indicative cost (USD) | Typical course length |
|---|---|---|
| IMRT — conventional fractionation (20–30 sessions) | $3,500 – $7,500 | 4–6 weeks |
| IMRT — hypofractionated (10–15 sessions) | $2,800 – $5,500 | 2–3 weeks |
| Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT, 1–5 sessions) | $2,500 – $6,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| IGRT add-on (daily image guidance) | Typically bundled into IMRT price | — |
What this actually covers, and what it doesn't: Cost depends on the number of sessions, treatment area, and whether concurrent chemotherapy is planned — MedTrav's written estimate confirms exactly which fractionation schedule your oncologist recommends before you commit to travel dates.
Based on USD 5,000 and approximate September 2026 exchange rates — these move daily and are shown only as a rough reference. Your written estimate and final invoice are always confirmed in USD; your bank or card network sets the exact conversion at the time you pay.
IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) shapes and varies the intensity of the radiation beam to closely match the tumour's shape, sparing nearby healthy tissue. IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy) takes imaging before and during each session to verify the tumour's exact position, correcting for daily movement. The two are usually combined — sometimes written as IG-IMRT — for the most precise delivery.
No — each session itself is painless, similar to having an X-ray, though it takes longer (typically 10–30 minutes including positioning and imaging). Side effects, if any, tend to build up gradually over the course of treatment rather than during any single session.
This depends heavily on cancer type and treatment intent — conventional fractionation often runs 20–30 daily sessions (Monday–Friday) over 4–6 weeks, while hypofractionated or stereotactic regimens can deliver an equivalent dose in as few as 1–5 sessions for eligible cases.
For hypofractionated or stereotactic regimens (fewer, higher-dose sessions), yes — many patients complete the full course within 1–2 weeks. Conventional 5–6 week courses require a longer stay, which MedTrav accounts for in your travel and accommodation plan.
Common referrals include head and neck, prostate, breast, lung, brain and spine tumours — particularly cases where the tumour sits close to sensitive structures (spinal cord, salivary glands, major vessels) where precision materially changes the side-effect profile.
Yes — radiation is frequently sequenced before or after surgery, or delivered concurrently with chemotherapy (chemoradiation), depending on your tumour board's treatment plan. This sequencing is confirmed in writing before you travel.
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