Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT)

Intraoperative radiation therapy uses a mobile, self-shielded electron-beam linear accelerator during cancer surgery. After the surgeon resects a tumor, the linear accelerator delivers efficient, effective radiation to the tumor bed. This personalized, innovative cancer treatment offered by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is not typically available at other hospitals.

• Targets the tumor bed precisely
• Protects healthy surrounding tissue and organs
• Potentially reduces treatment time in therapy

Our radiation and surgical oncologists work together to determine if intraoperative radiation therapy is an appropriate treatment for each patient.