Whole Body MRI Screening

Whole Body MRI Screening Ideal modality for the screening that has both high sensitivity and specificity without radiation hazard. Finding a lesion in an asymptomatic patient provides more treatment options, offers a better prognosis and cuts down on expense compared to when lesions are found in later stages.. Furthermore, patients suffer less. The individuals were offered two screening programs:

• A tumor program designed to scan individuals from the head to the pelvis, including the entire spine.

• A stroke program designed to scan the head and neck using MR angiography (MRA).

Special Package offer 1500 US$ (60,000 Baht)

• Whole Body MRI  Screening Package includes;1. Brain 2. Upper Abdomen 3. Pelvis 4. L-S spine

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MRI Information for you

What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a means of “seeing” inside of the body in order for doctors to find certain diseases or abnormal conditions. MRI does not rely on the type of radiation (i.e., ionizing radiation) used for an x-ray or computed tomography (CT) scan. The MRI examination requires specialized equipment that uses a powerful, constant magnetic field, rapidly changing local magnetic fields, radiofrequency energy, and dedicated equipment including a powerful computer to create very clear pictures of internal body structures.

During the MRI examination, the patient is placed within the MR system or “scanner”. The powerful, constant magnetic field aligns a tiny fraction of subatomic particles called protons that are present in most of the body's tissues. Radiofrequency energy is applied to cause these protons to produce signals that are picked up by a receiver within the scanner. The signals are specially characterized using the rapidly changing, local magnetic field and computer-processed to produce images of the body part of interest.

What is MRI used for?

MRI has become the preferred procedure for diagnosing a large number of potential problems in many different parts of the body. In general, MRI creates pictures that can show differences between healthy and unhealthy tissue. Doctors use MRI to examine the brain, spine, joints (e.g., knee, shoulder, wrist, and ankle), abdomen, pelvic region, breast, blood vessels, heart and other body parts.

How safe is MRI?

To date, over 150 million patients have had MRI examinations. Every year, approximately 10 million patients undergo MRI procedures. MRI has been shown to be extremely safe as long as proper safety precautions are taken. In general, the MRI procedure produces no pain and causes no known short-term or long-term tissue damage of any kind.

The powerful magnetic field of the scanner can attract certain metallic objects known as “ferromagnetic” objects, causing them to move suddenly and with great force towards the center of the MR system. This may pose a risk to the patient or anyone in the way of the object. Therefore, great care is taken to prevent ferromagnetic objects from entering the MR system room. It is vital that you remove metallic objects in advance of an MRI exam, including watches, jewellery, and items of clothing that have metallic threads or fasteners.

MRI facilities have screening procedures that, when carefully followed, will ensure that the MRI technologist and radiologist knows about the presence of metallic implants and materials so that special precautions can be taken (see below). In some unusual cases the examination may be cancelled because of concern related to a particular implant or device. For example, if an MRI is ordered, it may be cancelled if the patient has a ferromagnetic aneurysm clip because of the risk dislodging the clip from the blood vessel. Also, the magnetic field of the scanner can damage an external hearing aid or cause a heart pacemaker to malfunction. If you have a bullet or other metallic fragment in your body there is a potential risk that it could change position, possibly causing injury.

How to prepare for the MRI examination.

There’s no special preparation necessary for the MRI examination. Unless your doctor specifically requests that you not eat or drink anything before the exam, there are no food or drink restrictions. Continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor unless otherwise directed.

You won’t be allowed to wear anything metallic during the MRI examination, so it would be best to leave watches, jewellery or anything made from metal at home. Even some cosmetics contain small amounts of metals, so it is best to not wear make-up.

In order to prevent metallic objects from being attracted by the powerful magnet of the MR system, you will typically receive a gown to wear during your examination. Items that need to be removed by patients before entering the MR system room include:

• Purse, wallet, money clip, credit cards, cards with magnetic strips

• Electronic devices such as beepers or cell phones

• Hearing aids

• Metal jewellery, watches

• Pens, paper clips, keys, coins

• Hair barrettes, hairpins

• Any article of clothing that has a metal zipper, buttons, snaps, hooks, under wires, or metal threads

• Shoes, belt buckles, safety pins

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Novalis Shaped Beam Surgery

What is Novalis?

Novalis, BrainLAB's dedicated system for non-invasive stereotactic radio surgery (a high dose of radiation applied in a single session) or stereotactic radiotherapy (radiation administered in a series of treatment sessions) (SRS/SRT).
Novalis is the optimal tool to effectively and safely perform the advanced techniques of 3-D CRT, high resolution intensity Modulated Radio Surgery (IMRS) and Intensity Modulated Radio Therapy (IMRT) on tumors throughout the body.
IMRS : IMRT combined with accurate target positioning. Only the combination of IMRT with precise target positioning will allow to tailor the IMRT dose as tight as possible around target volume.

Cancer treatment with Novalis shapes the radiation beams to match the exact shape of the tumor or lesion by using micromultileaf collimator (mMLC). Even the irregularly shaped tumors or lesions receive doses of radiation totally consistent with what the physician prescribes. The result is the tumor or lesion receives its prescribed dose of radiation while avoiding critical tissues and organs. The mechanical accuracy of the Novalis system, as well as its precise localization and positioning technology, allows for the patient to reduce the total number of fractions for the treatment of certain indications, thus minimizing the cost per patient.

What cancers and illnesses can Novalis treat?

Separate beams of radiation attack the tumor from various angles to spare healthy tissue in the brain

• Primary brain tumors

• Gliomas (astrocytomas, glioblastomas, oligodendrogliomas, ependymomas)

• Acoustic neuromas / acoustic schwannomas

• Pituitary tumors

• Meningiomas

• Brain metastasis

• Hepatocellular carcinoma

• Cholangiocarcinoma

• Liver metastasis

• Lung cancer

Non-cancerous conditions

• Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)

• Cavernous malformations

• Trigeminal neuralgia

• Intractable seizures

• Parkinson's disease

• Extra cranial disorders

Why would I like to choose Novalis for Treatment?

The primary advantages of stereotactic radio surgery are its precision and minimal risk Equipped with highly sophisticated computer-based imaging techniques, Novalis delivers the radiation beam with a high precision and produces a sharp radiation dose gradient at the tumor and normal tissue boundary.

The price of Novalis at the moment is 330,000 Thai baht - 350,000 Thai baht . (around 10,500US$*)

*Price based on the Thai Baht currency. Click the following link to see the latest exchange rate for other currencies. Please note price may vary after your photographs have been assessed also the surgeon, clinic, hospital or area/ country that you choose.

Please be informed that the price of Novalis is always changing and we have no package price for this procedure.

Important Note:

* Prices given is subject to change without prior notice.

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