Explore TomoTherapy, a new-age radiation therapy in India to fight Cancer.
Our comprehensive guide will take you through prices, oncology specialists and procedure for TomoTherapy in India.
Join us as we navigate through TomoTherapy and show you comparative studies on how it benefits global audiences.
What is the Cost of TomoTherapy in India
Cost of TomoTherapy in India ranges from USD $6,500 whereas the cost of Tomotherapy in the US is over $20,000.[1]National Library of Medicine
Cost-effectiveness analysis of advanced radiotherapy techniques for post-mastectomy breast cancer patients
“IMRT has an ICER of $19,081”
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Research indicates that Most radiation techniques are cost-effective including TomoTherapy, with a range of 88% – 99% cost effectiveness.
| Cost of the Tomotherapy | Number of sessions included in the cost | Time taken per session | Recovery Time after each session |
| USD$6500 | 24- 30 session (normally 24) | 25-30 minutes | Instant recovery (very little side-effects) |
*Number of sessions and recovery time is subject to each patient.
Let’s look at the cost of different types of radiation treatments.
Read Overview Section to know more about the type of radiation therapies and its evolution.
| Treatments | Cost in India (in USD) | Cost in US (USD) |
| 3D Conformal Radiotherapy | $4000 | Starts at $17,000[2]ScienceDirect The cost effectiveness of 3D conformal radiation therapy compared with conventional techniques for patients with clinically localized prostate cancer “..’$17,259.00 to $24,250.38 for the 3DCRT patients…” View in Article |
| Cyberknife | $5,500 | $25,000[3]Value Based Cancer Care CyberKnife Cost-Effective in the Long-Term “Total lifetime costs from a payer perspective were: $25,904 for CyberKnife” View in Article |
| TomoTherapy | $6,500 | Starts at $20,000 |
| IMRT | $7,000 | $20,000 – $26,000[4]BMC Springer Nature The cost effectiveness of intensity-modulated radiation therapy and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy in the treatment of head and neck cancers “According to this study, in India, IMRT costs $7072 more than 3D-CRT and $5164 more than 2-DRT per patient” View in Article |
*Prices are subject to change
TomoTherapy which uses Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) could be more expensive as compared to conventional 3D or 2D methods but has greater success rate and can be more cost effective.
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Procedure: TomoTherapy in India
Our medical advisors work tirelessly to make International patient’s journey seamless and comfortable.
Starting from connecting with arriving to India to finishing procedure and going back home, here is the session timeline for the patient.
| Session Information | Duration |
| Overall stay for sessions | 6 weeks |
| Minimum number of session | 24 days |
| Session needed for advanced stage | 30 days |
| Session frequency | 5 times a week |
Here are the 3 steps that happen on each session:
Step 1
The oncologist uses 3D technology to take a CT scan of the patient, prior to treatment.
The CT scan determines the shape and exact location of the tumor, even if the tumor moves slightly.
Step 2
Through IMRT technique, radiation is delivered to the patient in a spiral fashion. During this time, the patient bed also moves in sync with the radiation machine.
The whole system allows a larger area of the tumor to be targeted in lesser time and with high accuracy. Each session takes 25-30 minutes.
Step 3
Once the session is complete, the doctor observes the patient for any side-effects.
The patient returns back for next sessions which range between 24-30.
An Overview on TomoTherapy: Next-Big Thing in Radiation Therapy
TomoTherapy is an advanced radiation treatment that helps fight cancers by using high intensity radiation beams that destroy the cancerous tumor, while avoiding the healthy cells nearby.[5]National Cancer Institute
External Beam Radiation Therapy for Cancer
“Tomotherapy® is a type of IMRT that uses a machine that is a combination of a CT scanner and an external-beam radiation machine.”
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Evolution of TomoTherapy
In the battle against cancer, the landscape of radiation therapy has evolved significantly.
- Earlier oncologists used conventional 2-D imaging techniques, which utilized X-rays to locate and target cancerous cells. Later, the field of oncology embraced the power of three-dimensional technology.
- Enter 3D CRT, a game-changing procedure allowing oncologists to visualize tumors in 3D. 3D CRT uses radiation beams, administered through LINAC, to meticulously remove cancerous growths.[6]National Library of Medicine
Comparison of IMRT versus 3D-CRT in the treatment of esophagus cancer
“Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) are 2 recently developed radiotherapy techniques.”
View in Article - Dosage Specific Radiation: IMRT is the new-age technology using 3D, which targets the tumor using multiple high radiation beams and precise dosage. This only affects the tumor and preserves nearby organs.
- CyberKnife: One of the most popular ways of providing radiation therapy in the recent past. CyberKnife uses IMRT to deliver radiation through linear access mounted on a robot.
- A testament of Innovation: TomoTherapy, combines the precision of IMRT and IGRT to target tumors with unparalleled accuracy. Unlike 3D-CRT or CyberKnife, TomoTherapy’s advanced technology spiral around the patient, taking the shape of tumor. This ensures maximum tumor destruction while sparing healthy tissue.[7]National Cancer Institute
Tomotherapy
“The radiation source in the machine rotates around the patient in a spiral pattern.”
View in Article - Position sensitive technology: Sometimes cancerous tumors move within the body. To mitigate the risk of targeting healthy tissues, TomoTherapy treatment involves 3D scanning of the tumor prior to each session.
Find out some of the benefits of using TomoTherapy.
Benefits of Using TomoTherapy Over Conventional Radiation Therapy
The groundbreaking TomoTherapy treatment represents a major advancement in cancer care, offering patients better results and reduced side effects. Discover some key benefits with us:
Higher Precision: Radiation beams in TomoTherapy conform to the shape of the tumor and accurately target the cancerous area. The flexibility of the overall system preserves healthy organs nearby to its maximum.
Accuracy: TomoTherapy uses Image Guided 3D technology right before the procedure, which gives accurate location of the tumor.
Reduced Side-Effects: The highly precise radiation therapy uses multiple beams to destroy only the cancer cells, causing lesser damage to the nearby tissues and ultimately reducing side-effects.
Reduced Treatment Time: The spiral movement of the beams around the patient covers more area in lesser time. To add to this, the patient’s bed movement ensures lesser time spent in a single sitting.
Success Rate of TomoTherapy in India
The Success rate of TomoTherapy in India is estimated to be between 72% – 85%.
Studies published in Indian Journal of Cancer shows that Helical TomoTherapy achieved 85% success rate in Metastasis-free cancer (Made the cancer Non-fatal), and 72% in overall survival rate.[8]Indian Journal of Cancer
Results of radiotherapy in squamous cell laryngeal cancer A tomotherapy center experience
“The 3-year estimates of overall survival, disease-free survival, metastasis-free survival, and locoregional recurrence-free survival were 71.7%, 60.4%, 84.9%, and 68.5%, respectively.”
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Read below to know about studies that have shown the success and effectiveness of TomoTherapy.
TomoTherapy session in progress
TomoThearpy machine with patient
Comparative Studies: TomoTherapy vs CyberKnife and Other Radiation Therapies
- CyberKnife is a robot-mounted linear accelerator delivering precise radiation, whereas TomoTherapy provides helical movement, thousands of beams, advanced accuracy, targets moving tumors efficiently..
- Between CyberKnife and Helical TomoTherapy, studies showed better precision to destroy cancer cells by using Tomotherapy as compared to the usage of CyberKnife.[9]International Atomic Energy Agency
Comparison of Helical tomotherapy and Cyberknife in Spine Radiosurgery
“..cord maximum dose in CKP is lower than HTP, target homogeneity in HTP is better than CKP. Target coverage is 85% in CKP, 92% in HTP….”
View in Article - Results published in Precision Radiation Oncology, online library, showed significantly decreased risk to other healthy organs while using TomoTherapy as compared to other forms of IMRT radiotherapy.[10]Precision Radiation Oncology
Dosimetric comparison between helical tomotherapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma
“TOMO could provide superior plans compared with those with IMRT.”
View in Article - For Brain Cancer, TomoTherapy has proven to be more effective as compared to RapidArc, which is another IMRT and IGRT based radiation therapy.[11]Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy
Comparison of TomoTherapy and RapidArc in Hippocampus Sparing Brain Radiotherapy in Pediatrics
“’For whole brain radiation, TomoНerapy can achieve better target coverage with lower dose to the hippocampus as compared to single arc RapidArc technique”
View in Article - In an in-depth research, different types of radiation therapies were compared. TomoTherapy proved to be more effective than external beam therapy, Rapid Arc, conventional IMRT and 3D conformal radiotherapy.[12]Science Direct
Tomotherapy for cranio-spinal irradiation
“’Compared to any other technique, Tomotherapy provides better target coverage, homogeneity, and conformity.”
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Cancer Types Treated Using TomoTherapy
TomoTherapy uses high intensity radiation beams that can target the cancer tumor in the body.
Some of the cancers that TomoTherapy can treat are:
- Prostate Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Brain Cancer
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- Proficient in higher cutting edge technologies of radiation therapy like IMRT, IGRT, VMAT and 4D gating.
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Is TomoTherapy in India Safe?
Yes, TomoTherapy in India is usually safe and effective, as per studies conducted by doctors in India and globally.[13]National Library of Medicine
Use of tomotherapy in treatment of synchronous bilateral breast cancer: dosimetric comparison study
“’It can be safely concluded that the most effective method of delivering TB boost was using SIB with HT”
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As mentioned above, TomoTherapy in India also showed an overall survival rate of 72%.
FAQs
What are the complications with TomoTherapy?
Patients sometimes could feel side effects after the treatment.
Our partner hospitals monitor each patient closely to see and treat any side effects they may have.
Side effects could include, Nausea, Fatigue, Skin irritation, Hair loss, Diarrhea ,or bladder issues ,Dry mouth, eyes and throat.
How long does each TomoTherapy session take?
Each TomoTherapy session takes around 20-25 minutes.
In case the cancer is more advanced, the treatment session could also take 30 minutes.
Conclusion
Tomotherapy has caused a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, providing accurate targeting of tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Its complex and high-end technology, treats hard-to-find cancers in less time with more accuracy.
Using multiple radiation beams that conform precisely to the tumor’s shape, TomoTherapy ensures minimal side effects.
Today, Tomotherapy stands as a beacon of hope in the fight against cancer, offering better results to patients.
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References
- National Library of Medicine Cost-effectiveness analysis of advanced radiotherapy techniques for post-mastectomy breast cancer patients
- Science Direct The cost effectiveness of 3D conformal radiation therapy compared with conventional techniques for patients with clinically localized prostate cancer
- Value Based Cancer Care CyberKnife Cost-Effective in the Long-Term
- BMC Springer Nature The cost effectiveness of intensity-modulated radiation therapy and three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy in the treatment of head and neck cancers
- National Cancer Institute External Beam Radiation Therapy for Cancer
- National Library of Medicine Comparison of IMRT versus 3D-CRT in the treatment of esophagus cancer
- National Cancer Institute TomoTherapy
- Indian Journal of Cancer Results of radiotherapy in squamous cell laryngeal cancer
- International Atomic Energy Agency Comparison of Helical tomotherapy and Cyberknife in Spine Radiosurgery
- Wiley Online Library Precision Radiation Oncology Dosimetric comparison between helical tomotherapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma
- Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy Comparison of TomoTherapy and RapidArc in Hippocampus Sparing Brain Radiotherapy in Pediatrics
- Science Direct Tomotherapy for cranio-spinal irradiation
- National Library of Medicine Use of tomotherapy in treatment of synchronous bilateral breast cancer: dosimetric comparison study
