TOMO radiotherapy system is the most advanced tumor treatment equipment in the world, which is based on the principle of spiral CT tomography.
2. What are the advantages of TOMO in treating tumors?
Compared with traditional therapy, the biggest characteristics of TOMO radiotherapy system are as follows: (1) The dose conformity of tumor is higher; Second, the adjustment of tumor dose intensity is more accurate; Third, the dose adjustment of normal tissues around the tumor is finer.
3. what is the treatment scope of tomo?
TOMO radiotherapy system can be described as an all-round tumor treatment equipment, which is suitable for tumors in all parts, especially those in complex parts or close to important organs. Such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma, prostate cancer, liver cancer and pancreatic cancer.
4. How long is the TOMO treatment cycle?
according to the patient's condition, the general treatment cycle of p>TOMO is within 5-2 times, but it also varies from disease to disease, which is not absolute. (15-25 times)
5. TOMO radiotherapy, can it be reimbursed by medical insurance?
TOMO treatment is not included in the scope of medical insurance for the time being. Medical insurance in Beijing can be reimbursed appropriately, and medical insurance in other places should be reimbursed according to local medical insurance policies.
6. what is the cost of tomo treatment?
the general cost of p>TOMO radiotherapy is about 1, yuan (18, yuan).
7. what are the advantages of tomo compared with other conventional radiotherapy?
compared with conventional radiotherapy, tomo can not only protect normal tissues, but also effectively kill cancer cells; Second, the treatment range is wide and the location is accurate; Third, the treatment cycle is short and the cost is low; Four toxic side effects are small.
8. what are the side effects of tomo radiotherapy?
any treatment has certain risks and side effects. Compared with TOMO treatment equipment, the side effects are the smallest and the safety is the highest.
9. what are the advantages of tomo therapy compared with surgery in the treatment of early tumors?
In the treatment of early tumors, compared with surgical treatment, TOMO is a noninvasive treatment with less pain, less surgical risk and less damage to patients' physical function.
1. ** Is it effective to treat cancer with TOMO?
TOMO treatment is effective for different cancers, but the specific treatment effect depends on the patient's specific condition and daily health care. Different cancers definitely have different therapeutic effects.
11. How long will it take to see the effect after TOMO treatment?
the curative effect of p>TOMO treatment is generally continuous and gradually obvious, and can not be judged only by the treatment situation at that time. Generally speaking, the therapeutic effect is judged by the fact that the tumor focus no longer increases or shrinks and disappears after irradiation, and the patient's clinical symptoms gradually improve or disappear.
12. Will Tomo recur after treatment?
According to clinical experience, the recurrence rate of TOMO treatment is relatively small, but it varies from person to person and cannot be generalized.
13. do you need hospitalization for tomo treatment?
whether p>TOMO needs hospitalization depends on the patient's physical condition, specific illness and examination results. If the patient simply does TOMO treatment, he can be treated in outpatient clinic if his physical condition permits, otherwise he needs hospitalization. But the final opinion depends on experts.
14. What should I pay attention to during or after TOMO treatment and how to care for it?
Precautions: First, pay attention to the diet, which is rich in nutrition and mainly light and easy to digest. Combine work and rest, avoid overwork and have more rest. Third, keep a good mood and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment. 4. Regular follow-up and review.
15. What are the hospitals with TOMO treatment in China now?
There are about 6 hospitals with TOMO treatment system in China: 31 Hospital and Air Force General Hospital in Beijing; Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital, Guangzhou Military General Hospital, Nanjing Bayi Hospital, shenyang military area command General Hospital, etc.
16. What are the advantages of the Air Force General Hospital compared with other hospitals for TOMO treatment?
Compared with TOMO treatment in other hospitals, Air General has the advantage of experts first, especially the chief expert Xia Tingyi, who is an authoritative expert in tumor radiotherapy in China and once served as the director of radiotherapy department in 31 Hospital. Secondly, the advantages of instruments and equipment, which are the most advanced tumor treatment equipment in the world today. In terms of re-treatment, the treatment cycle is short and the cost is relatively small.
17. What preparations does Tomo need to make before seeing a doctor?
when you come to the hospital, please bring all the medical records of the original visit. Because these materials can not only help doctors understand the condition, choose reasonable treatment methods, but also avoid unnecessary repeated examinations, so as to save your precious time and reduce medical expenses.
commonly used data in diagnosis and treatment include:
(1) medical records, including all outpatient medical records and discharge summary
(2) other relevant treatment records, such as biopsy and endoscopic examination records and pathological reports
(3) patients who have undergone surgery, Please bring the operation records and pathological diagnosis reports copied in the operation hospital
(4) All laboratory test reports
(5) All images, films and reports of imaging examination (including B-ultrasound, X-ray, CT, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, PET-CT, etc.)
(6) Pathological tissue sections (please go through relevant procedures in the Pathology Department of the original operation hospital and lend them out.