Our radiation-oncology team uses the newest, top-of-the-line linear accelerator, which is the machine that delivers external beam radiation therapy. This machine can provide leading-edge treatments such as:
•3-D conformal therapy. This technique combines 3-D images of the person's body structures, along with sophisticated computer software, to tailor the radiation beam.
•Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). This uses hundreds of tiny devices called Mulit-Leaf Collimators (MLC's) to shape the radiation dose. The MLC's can move during treatment to adjust the intensity of the radiation beam which allows us to custom shape the dose more specifically to the treatment area. Both IMRT and 3-D conformal therapy allow higher doses of radiation to the tumor with less radiation to the nearby normal tissue.
•Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). This delivers radiation therapy to smaller areas in higher doses, which means fewer treatment sessions.
We also treat patients with brachytherapy. Unlike external beam radiation, this therapy places a very small radiation source inside the body for a short time, as close to the tumor as possible. Our team uses High Dose Rate brachytherapy, which can also be shaped to decrease the radiation dose to normal tissues. Common cancers this treatment may be used for include: Breast, Cervical, Vaginal and Prostate.
All the nurses who care for patients at Community Cancer Care are certified in oncology care by the Oncology Nursing Society.. •3-D conformal therapy. This technique combines 3-D images of the person's body structures,along with sophisticated computer software,to tailor the radiation beam.
•Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). This uses hundreds of tiny devices called Mulit-Leaf Collimators (MLC's) to shape the radiation dose. The MLC's can move during treatment to adjust the intensity of the radiation beam which allows us to custom shape the dose more specifically to the treatment area. Both IMRT and 3-D conformal therapy allow higher doses of radiation to the tumor with less radiation to the nearby normal tissue.
•Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). This delivers radiation therapy to smaller areas in higher doses,which means fewer treatment sessions.