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Exploring the Latest Advances in Radiation Therapy for Cancer Patients at Yashoda Group of Hospitals

The field of cancer care has changed speedily over the last decade, especially with radiation therapy lying at its heart. Yet what used to be a single approach for all is now highly personalized, directed by precise imaging techniques and real-time adjustments. At the Yashoda Institute of Cancer Care, emphasis has been laid upon the infusion of the latest and most modern technologies from across the globe, so people may avail world-class treatment rather than travelling abroad.

This article takes you through the latest systems at Yashoda Group of Hospitals, explaining how they work, what sets them apart, and how they are shaping the future of cancer care.

ETHOS Adaptive Radiation Therapy: The Next Step in Personalised Care

Yashoda Institute of Cancer Care is one of the few centres in India to introduce the ETHOS Adaptive Radiation Therapy System. Unlike conventional machines that stick to a fixed treatment plan, ETHOS adapts every session to the individual. The system at the hospital in Ghaziabad looks at how the body and tumour are changing over time and adjusts the plan accordingly.

For example, if there is shrinkage of the tumour, weight changes, or shifts in internal organs, ETHOS picks it up immediately. Instead of delivering radiation to yesterday’s anatomy, it focuses on today’s. That level of personalisation makes treatment both more accurate and more effective.

HyperSight: Seeing More, in Real Time

Within ETHOS sits HyperSight, a powerful imaging feature. What makes HyperSight stand out is its ability to generate high-quality CT images within seconds, and at lower radiation doses than traditional scans.

HyperSight helps in three ways:

  • Real-time tumour visualisation: The team can see tumours and surrounding organs as they are, right at the moment of treatment.
  • Tracking daily changes: Subtle shifts such as tumour shrinkage, weight loss, or breathing motion are detected instantly.
  • Protecting healthy tissues: By knowing the exact position of critical organs, radiation beams can be aimed more safely.

If the images show that something has changed since the last session, the plan can be adapted on the spot by our medical experts team of oncologists and others. That level of flexibility takes radiotherapy far beyond the old static approach.

IDENTIFY: Surface Guidance with Seamless Precision

IDENTIFY is an advanced Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) system that monitors the patient’s body position continuously during treatment using non-invasive 3D surface scanning. 

The oncologist in Delhi NCR explains that the benefits are straightforward:

  • No permanent tattoos or ink marks.
  • Immediate detection of even the smallest movement.
  • A smoother, more comfortable treatment experience.

This is particularly valuable in cancers of the breast, head and neck, or chest, where comfort and accuracy need to work hand in hand.

Together, ETHOS, HyperSight, and IDENTIFY create a system that adapts daily, tracks changes in real time, and avoids unnecessary invasiveness. Radiation now fits the individual, not the other way around.

EDGE with HyperArc and ExacTrac Dynamic

Another major advance at Yashoda is the EDGE System, designed for precision treatment of tumours in any part of the body. It delivers very high doses of radiation with sub-millimetre accuracy, which is crucial when treating areas where surgery is difficult, such as the brain, spine, lung, liver, or prostate.

What sets EDGE apart is its combination of two cutting-edge technologies: HyperArc and ExacTrac Dynamic.

HyperArc: Focused Care for Brain and Spine

HyperArc makes brain and spine radiosurgery more efficient than ever. Instead of lengthy or multiple sessions, it allows single or multiple brain tumours to be treated in just one sitting.

Its design ensures:

  • Very high precision, protecting surrounding brain tissue.
  • Shorter treatment times, reducing stress and discomfort.
  • An option that is both non-invasive and curative in many cases.

This is especially valuable for people with multiple brain metastases, where traditional surgery is not always possible at the even at the best cancer hospital in Delhi NCR

ExacTrac Dynamic: Keeping Track, Every Second

When tumours or organs move, precision can be lost. ExacTrac Dynamic solves this problem. By combining surface scanning with X-ray monitoring, it keeps track of the tumour and the body’s position throughout the session.

This means:

  • Continuous accuracy, even if the body shifts slightly.
  • Safer treatment for moving targets like lung or liver tumours.
  • A smoother experience without extra radiation exposure.

The EDGE system, paired with HyperArc and ExacTrac, allows high-dose treatments in fewer sessions, often without hospitalisation. It makes treatment faster, safer, and less disruptive to everyday life.

Elekta Unity MRI-Linac: Merging Imaging and Treatment

Perhaps the most revolutionary of all is the Elekta Unity MRI-Linac, a system that combines a high-field MRI scanner with a radiation beam. While most machines rely on CT scans taken before treatment begins, Unity shows live MRI images during the actual session.

This allows doctors to literally see the tumour and nearby organs as radiation is being delivered. The clarity of MRI is especially valuable in soft tissue cancers such as the prostate, pancreas, liver, or gynaecological cancers, where motion and organ shifts are common.

Real-Time Adaptation

The Unity system is designed to adapt every day. Before each session, it generates live MRI images and adjusts the treatment plan to match what is happening inside the body at that very moment.

The advantages include:

  • Higher doses to the tumour with reduced risk to surrounding tissues.
  • Greater confidence in treating complex or hard-to-see tumours.
  • Fewer side effects, thanks to improved protection of healthy organs.

This daily personalisation at the cancer hospital in Delhi NCR represents a real shift in how radiation therapy is delivered, moving from static planning to a living, adaptive process.

A New Era of Precision at Yashoda

What links all these technologies is their shared focus on precision, adaptability, and comfort. Radiation therapy has moved beyond simply targeting an area with a uniform dose. It is about adjusting in real time, protecting quality of life, and offering non-invasive alternatives to surgery whenever possible.

At Yashoda Institute of Cancer Care, the availability of ETHOS with HyperSight and IDENTIFY, the EDGE system with HyperArc and ExacTrac, and the Elekta Unity MRI-Linac means that people have access to some of the most advanced cancer care in the world.

Bringing The Same Care With Better Approach

Cancer care is never easy, but the technology available today makes it far more accurate and personalised than ever before. With adaptive planning, real-time imaging, surface guidance, and MRI-based treatment, Yashoda Group of Hospital has brought together a suite of technologies that truly put the individual at the centre.

The message is simple: radiation therapy no longer requires compromise. With these advances, treatment can be smarter, safer, and tailored to each day’s reality. And for those facing cancer, that makes all the difference.

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