Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation that target cancer cells while sparing normal, healthy tissue and organs near the treatment site. This therapy can be used as the sole treatment for cancer or in combination with other treatment options, such as surgery or chemotherapy

We take a multidisciplinary approach to deciding the best radiation treatment option for you. Our team includes:

• Board-certified radiation oncologists
• Dosimetrists
• Physicists
• Radiation therapists

As cancer research continues to advance, so do radiation technologies and treatments. Backed by an accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR), we offer high-quality, leading-edge services.

External beam radiation

High-energy radiation beams are delivered via a linear accelerator, which is a machine that customizes and delivers targeted radiation. This is used to penetrate tissue from outside the body and destroy cancer cells.

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)

This is a computer-controlled, high-precision form of radiation that conforms to the shape of a tumor. Radiation doses are varied so that higher doses are delivered to the tumor site while exposure is limited to surrounding normal tissue.

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)

As a specialized type of IMRT, this therapy uses continuous computer imaging guidance to monitor your position and adjust radiation beams so they remain targeted on the tumor. It is often coordinated with your breathing pattern to account for movement during treatment. This method reduces stress and is particularly useful in lung cancer treatment.

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)

This therapy uses an advanced radiation machine that delivers single, high doses of radiation in one session. It is referred to as radiosurgery due to its extreme precision; however, it is painless and no incision is involved.