Summary of basic issues in TOMO treatment
1. What is TOMO?
TOMO radiotherapy system is a linear accelerator based on the principle of spiral CT tomography imaging. It is the most advanced tumor treatment equipment in the world today.
2. What are the advantages of TOMO in treating tumors?
Compared with traditional therapy, the biggest features of the TOMO radiotherapy system are: 1. higher tumor dose conformity; 2. tumor dose intensity adjustment more accurately; 3. finer dose adjustment of normal tissues around the tumor.
3.What is the treatment scope of TOMO?
TOMO radiotherapy system can be described as a comprehensive tumor treatment equipment, suitable for tumors in various locations, especially tumors in complex locations or close to important organs. Such as: nasopharyngeal cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, etc.
4. How long is the TOMO treatment cycle?
TOMO treatment depends on the patient's condition. The general treatment cycle is within 5-20 times, but it also varies from disease to disease and is not absolute. (15-25 times)
5. Can TOMO radiation therapy 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 provide appropriate reimbursement. Medical insurance in other places must check whether it can be reimbursed according to local medical insurance policies.
6.How much does TOMO treatment cost?
The general cost of TOMO radiotherapy is about 100,000 yuan (108,000).
7. What are the advantages of TOMO compared with other conventional radiotherapy?
Compared with conventional radiotherapy, TOMO: firstly, it can protect normal tissues and effectively kill cancer cells; secondly, it has a wide treatment range and accurate location; thirdly, the treatment cycle is short and the cost is low; The four poisons have small side effects.
8. What are the side effects of TOMO radiotherapy?
Any treatment method has certain risks and side effects. Relatively speaking, TOMO treatment equipment has the smallest side effects and the highest safety.
9. What are the advantages of TOMO treatment compared with surgery in treating early-stage tumors?
In the treatment of early-stage tumors, TOMO treatment is a non-invasive treatment method compared with surgical treatment, with less pain, less surgical risks, and less damage to the patient's physical functions.
10.** Is TOMO effective for cancer treatment?
TOMO treatment is effective for different cancers, but the specific treatment effect still depends on the patient's specific condition and daily health care. Different cancers have different treatment effects.
11.How long will it take to see the effect after TOMO treatment?
The efficacy of TOMO treatment is generally sustained and gradually apparent, and cannot be judged solely based on the treatment situation at that time. Generally, the treatment effect is judged when the tumor no longer grows or shrinks and disappears after receiving irradiation, and the patient's clinical symptoms slowly improve or disappear.
12.Will recurrence occur after TOMO treatment?
According to clinical experience, the possibility of recurrence after TOMO treatment is relatively small, but it varies from person to person and cannot be generalized.
13.Does TOMO treatment require hospitalization?
Whether hospitalization is required for TOMO treatment depends on the patient's physical condition, specific illness and examination results. If the patient only undergoes TOMO treatment, he or she can receive outpatient treatment if his physical condition permits, otherwise he will need to be hospitalized. But the final opinion depends on the experts.
14. What should I pay attention to during or after TOMO treatment and how to care for it?
Notes: First, pay attention to the diet, which is rich in nutrients and should be light and easy to digest. Combine work and rest, avoid overexertion and get more rest. 3. Keep in a comfortable mood and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment. 4. Regular follow-up review. ,
15. Which hospitals across the country currently offer TOMO treatment?
There are currently about 6 hospitals with TOMO treatment systems in the country: 301 Hospital and Air Force General Hospital in Beijing; Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital, Guangzhou Military Region General Hospital, Nanjing 81st Hospital, Shenyang Military Region General Hospital, etc.
16. Compared with TOMO treatment in other hospitals, what are the advantages of Air Force General Hospital?
Compared with TOMO treatment in other hospitals, Kongzong First has the advantage of experts, especially the chief expert, Director Xia Tingyi, who is an authoritative expert in tumor radiotherapy in China and served as the director of the radiotherapy department of the 301 Hospital. Secondly, there is the advantage 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 low.
17.What preparations do TOMO need to make before seeking medical treatment?
When you come to the hospital for treatment, please bring all the medical records from the original visit. Because this information can not only help doctors understand the condition and choose treatments reasonably, but also avoid unnecessary repeated examinations, saving you valuable time and reducing medical costs.
Commonly used data in diagnosis and treatment include:
(1) Medical records, including all outpatient medical records and discharge summaries
(2) Other related treatment records, such as Biopsy and endoscopy records and pathology reports
(3) Patients who have undergone surgery should bring copies of the surgery records and pathological diagnosis reports to the operating hospital
(4) All Laboratory examination reports
(5) Images, films and reports of all imaging examinations (including B-ultrasound, X-rays, CT, MRI, PET-CT, etc.)
< p>(6) Pathological tissue sections (please go to the pathology department of the original operating hospital to lend them out after completing relevant procedures)Patients and family members who need help can come to Hongqi Li Hongqi of the Oncology Department of Groom Weibo.
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