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Dr. Resham Srivastava is a Associate Director Radiation Oncology at the Medanta Hospital, Lucknow. She did her post graduation from the prestigious SGPGIMS, Lucknow and has more than 15 years of experience in the field of Radiation Oncology.

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RapidArc Therapy in Lucknow – Fast and Precise Cancer Treatment

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RapidArc Therapy is a proprietary form of VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy) developed by Varian Medical Systems.
Essentially, RapidArc = VMAT, but it's a branded version with specific technical enhancements designed to deliver faster and more efficient treatments.

What is RapidArc Therapy?

RapidArc delivers highly conformal radiation in a single or multi-arc rotation around the patient using a linear accelerator (LINAC). It adjusts the:

  • Beam shape (via multi-leaf collimators)
  • Radiation dose rate
  • Gantry speed (rotation of the machine)

Cancers Treated with RapidArc in Lucknow

  • Prostate cancer
  • Head and neck cancers
  • Lung cancer
  • Brain tumors
  • Gynecologic cancers
  • Spinal tumors
  • Abdominal and pelvic tumors

RapidArc vs Traditional Radiation Therapy

Unlike older radiation methods, RapidArc:

  • Delivers radiation from multiple angles in a single rotation
  • Requires fewer sessions in some cases
  • Offers better control for hard-to-reach tumors
  • Improves patient experience with quicker, more accurate treatment
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Benefits of RapidArc

  • Fast treatment delivery (usually under 2 minutes)

  • Highly accurate: great for complex or irregularly shaped tumors

  • Improved comfort: less time lying still

  • Better organ sparing: reduces radiation to nearby healthy tissues

Summary: RapidArc = Fast, Precise Radiation

  • It is not a different therapy from VMAT but rather a specific implementation of it by Varian.

  • Known for speed, precision, and efficiency

  • Used worldwide in leading cancer centers.

Who Can Benefit from RapidArc Therapy?

Patients with tumors located in sensitive areas such as the brain, spine, pelvis, or head and neck region benefit the most. Your oncologist will decide if RapidArc is the right treatment for you based on the cancer type, size, and location.

Book Appointment for RapidArc Therapy in Lucknow

If you or your loved one needs advanced radiation treatment, consult Dr. Resham Srivastava at Medanta Hospital, Lucknow.

Frequently Asked Questions

RapidArc is an advanced type of VMAT radiation therapy that delivers high-dose radiation to cancer cells in less than two minutes. It uses a rotating machine (LINAC) to target the tumor from multiple angles with high precision.

RapidArc is commonly used for prostate cancer, head and neck cancers, lung cancer, brain tumors, gynecologic cancers, spinal tumors, and abdominal or pelvic cancers.

Yes. RapidArc is faster, more precise, and reduces radiation exposure to nearby healthy tissues compared to traditional radiation therapy. Patients also spend less time on the treatment table, making it more comfortable.

The main benefits are quick treatment time (under 2 minutes), accurate targeting of tumors, fewer side effects, and improved comfort during therapy.

Like other radiation therapies, side effects may include mild fatigue, skin changes, or localized discomfort. However, due to its precision, RapidArc usually causes fewer side effects compared to conventional methods.

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