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IGRT (Image guided radiation therapy) is a treatment procedure and is a type of external beam radiation therapy. This radiation therapy localizes a specific are a of the body by positioning the patient. The energy is derived from radioactive materials like X-rays, protons, etc. The IGRT technique is used to augment the accuracy and there by precision of the radiation which helps to shrink the cancer cells. It also reduces the harmful effects of radiation exposure on healthy tissue during this treatment. IGRT uses computer and linear accelerator called LINAC which helps to sculpt a body in three dimensional way so that to target in a specific location. Radiation oncologist uses IGRT to treat conditions like prostate cancer, lung cancer, abdominal cancer, brain cancer, head and neck cancer, female reproductive cancers including ovaries, uterus and cervix. IGRT is the most effective and safest way of treating cancer using radiation therapy and each session will lasts around 20- 30 minutes.