IMRT is used  most often to treat prostate cancer, head and neck cancers, lung cancer, brain cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and breast cancer, in part because these tumors tend to be located close to critical organs and tissues in the body. It may also be used to treat lymphoma, sarcoma, gynecologic cancers, and select pediatric cancer. 

First, you will have an imaging test called a CT scan that will map your tumor in 3-D. Then a team of radiation therapy experts, including doctors and physicists, will use advanced computer programs to calculate and deliver radiation directly to the tumor from different angles.

At the beginning of each treatment session, a radiation therapist will position you on a treatment table, placing marks on your skin to guide where he or she will deliver the radiation treatment. Treatment sessions are painless.

• Damage to nearby healthy cells causing variety of side effects
• Fatigue
• Skin sensitivity
• Hair loss

Hospital stay is not required.
The affected area can be sore and prescribed lotions can be applied for relief.
Other side effects may not be immediate but occur slowly after the procedure. Look for symptoms and take care as recommended by the doctor.
Adequate rest is required after the procedure.
Avoid direct sunlight.