Bengaluru: Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru has completed over 140 Intraoperative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOeRT) procedures, marking a significant milestone in the use of advanced radiation techniques for cancer treatment in India.

IOeRT involves delivering a focused dose of electron radiation directly to the tumor site during surgery, allowing for better control over residual cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissues. The technique reduces the need for multiple post-surgery radiation sessions, shortens recovery time, and minimizes complications.

Clinical data from a prospective study of 113 breast cancer patients treated with IOeRT at Aster Whitefield showed zero Grade 3 skin toxicity and fewer postoperative complications, such as infection and seroma formatio

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