Radio Therapy

ADVANCED RADIATION THERAPY

Where Precision Meets Hope in Cancer Care

Precise | Powerful | Compassionate

A New Ray of Hope in Cancer Care

Radiation Therapy (Radiotherapy) is one of the most advanced, effective, and safe treatments available in the
fight against cancer. At Apollo Hospitals, Pune, we deliver radiation treatment with the highest precision,
cutting-edge technology, globally benchmarked expertise, and compassionate patient care – helping patients
live healthier, fuller lives.

Advanced Radiotherapy Technology at Apollo Hospitals, Pune

At Apollo Hospitals Pune, patients benefit from world-class technology, high-precision delivery, and advanced treatment planning. Our radiation systems are designed to target cancer with accuracy while protecting healthy organs.

Our Advanced Techniques Include:

IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)

The radiation beam adjusts its intensity across the tumor, delivering high doses to cancer while minimizing exposure to
healthy tissue. Result: maximum cancer control with minimal side effects.

IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)

The radiation beam adjusts its intensity across the tumor, delivering high doses to cancer while minimizing exposure to
healthy tissue. Result: maximum cancer control with minimal side effects.

IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy)

Before each treatment, we take a real-time image of your tumor to confirm exact positioning. This means millimeter
perfect accuracy every single time. Result: you get the safest, most precise treatment possible.

RapidArc & VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy)

The radiation machine rotates around you while delivering radiation in a single, smooth arc. This means faster treatment
—often just 5–10 minutes—and less radiation to healthy tissue. Result: quick, comfortable sessions and better protection
of organs near the tumor.

SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)

For brain tumors and lesions, we deliver extremely high doses of radiation with pinpoint accuracy in just one or a few
sessions. Despite the name “surgery,” there are no cuts – it’s non-invasive and highly effective. Result: brain tumors
treated without conventional surgery.

SRT (Stereotactic Radiotherapy)

Highly accurate treatment delivered over multiple short sessions.

SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy)

Similar precision to SRS, but for tumors anywhere in the body—lungs, liver, spine, etc. High doses in just a few sessions.
Result: faster treatment and excellent outcomes.

DIBH (Deep Inspiration Breath Hold)

For breast cancer patients, we ask you to hold your breath gently during treatment. This moves your heart away from the
radiation beam, protecting it. Result: even safer breast cancer treatment.

HyperArc

Advanced software that plans complex, multi-angle radiation in minutes. Result: faster, more optimized treatment plans.

PET-CT & MRI Imaging

We use advanced imaging to plan your treatment with unmatched precision. Result: we see your tumor clearly and can
target it with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Radiotherapy is a non-invasive cancer treatment that uses focused beams of high-energy radiation (X-rays or particles such as protons) to target and destroy cancer cells – without surgery, without cuts, without hospital stays.
Painless
The treatment is painless. You come to our clinic, lie comfortably on a treatment bed for about 10 minutes,
and the machine does the work. You feel nothing during treatment. Then you go home and get back to your
life.
A Local Treatment
Radiotherapy is a local treatment – it targets cancer in one specific area of your body. The radiation is so
precisely focused that it damages cancer cells while protecting the healthy tissue around them. Modern
radiotherapy is one of the most effective, safest cancer treatments available today.
Whether you’re being treated for cancer alone or alongside surgery or chemotherapy, radiotherapy gives you the best chance at recovery with minimal disruption to your daily life.
 
Cancer cells grow because their DNA is damaged. However, they can’t repair themselves the way healthy cells can. Radiotherapy works by delivering high-energy beams that damage cancer cell DNA even further, stopping them from growing and dividing.
The key difference is that the healthy cells have repair systems that fix damage quickly. Cancer cells don’t. So the radiation stops cancer growth while your healthy cells bounce back.
Each radiotherapy session adds to the damage, weakening cancer cells with every treatment. Over time,
cancer cells die, and tumors shrink. You stay strong because your healthy cells are protected and repair
themselves.
Radiotherapy is used to treat many conditions—and for different reasons depending on your situation.
 
For Cancer:
  • As primary treatment: Radiotherapy alone can cure certain cancers, like early-stage prostate cancer or head & neck cancers
  • After surgery: Called adjuvant radiotherapy, it destroys any cancer cells that surgery may have missed, reducing the chance of cancer returning
  • Before surgery: Called neoadjuvant radiotherapy, it shrinks tumors first, making surgery easier and more effective
  • Alongside chemotherapy: Combined treatment is more powerful for advanced cancers
  • For symptom relief: Called palliative radiotherapy, it shrinks tumors that are causing pain, breathing problems, or other symptoms—improving quality of life

For Benign (Non-Cancerous) Conditions: Radiotherapy also treats benign brain tumors, arteriovenous
malformations (AVMs), and other non-cancerous conditions safely and effectively.

Common cancers treated with radiotherapy at Apollo Pune include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, head & neck cancers, lymphomas, and gynecological cancers.

Choosing where to treat cancer is one of the most important decisions you will make. Apollo Pune gives you
the confidence to make the right choice.
 
Here’s why thousands of patients and families choose Apollo for radiotherapy: 
Oncology Leadership
Apollo is India’s most trusted cancer hospital network, with decades of excellence in cancer care and outcomes that match global standards.
 
Expert Radiation Oncologists
Our radiation oncologists are highly trained specialists with extensive experience treating thousands of patients. They stay current with the latest global techniques and evidence.
 
State-of-the-Art Technology
We use Varian linear accelerators—the world’s most advanced radiotherapy equipment. Our imaging, planning, and delivery systems are at the forefront of cancer care.
 
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board  
Your treatment is planned by a team of surgeons, oncologists, radiation specialists, and nurses. Everyone reviews your case and creates the best plan for you.
 
Safety First  
Every patient goes through rigorous safety protocols. We verify your position, confirm your tumor location, and double check every plan before treatment begins.
 
Survivorship Support  
Treatment doesn’t end when radiotherapy stops. We provide follow-up care, rehabilitation, counseling, and support to help you rebuild after cancer.
 
Compassionate Care
Cancer is frightening. Our team treats you with warmth, listen to your concerns, and support you and your family every step of the way. You’re not a patient number—you’re a person we care for.
 
Global Standard Outcomes Apollo’s cure rates and survival outcomes match the best cancer centers worldwide—with the added comfort of being close to home and family.
 
At Apollo Pune, treatment is not just clinical; it is deeply human.