Stereotactic Radiation

A type of therapy that uses a computer and an imaging device, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, to anatomically localize a tumor within the body. This information is used to plan subsequent radiation treatments; devices such as a head mask fixation system, which can make sure the person doesn’t move and that the treatment can be administered to the correct location, are often used. By pretreatment planning, radiation will be administered to specific locations but spare surrounding tissues.