At American Oncology Institute’s Department of Radiation Oncology, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care, using the latest innovations in technology, and providing personalized treatment plans designed to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Utilizing the latest technology, we provide precision radiation treatments that reduce treatment time and improve outcomes. We underst...
At American Oncology Institute’s Department of Radiation Oncology, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care, using the latest innovations in technology, and providing personalized treatment plans designed to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Utilizing the latest technology, we provide precision radiation treatments that reduce treatment time and improve outcomes. We understand that every cancer is different and therefore, we follow a personalized approach. We tailor our treatment plans to each patient’s unique health status, age, cancer type, and ability to tolerate potential side effects.
At the American Oncology Institute, We offer cutting-edge radiation therapy options customized to each patient's needs, assuring the highest standards of precision, safety, and effectiveness in cancer treatment.
Radiation therapy plays a crucial role in the management of cancer, working to kill cancer cells, reduce tumor size, and alleviate symptoms. It may be used in various ways as explained below:
- Primary Treatment: Radiation therapy can act as the sole treatment modality, effectively targeting and eliminating cancer cells.
- Neo-adjuvant Therapy: Before undergoing surgical procedures or other treatments, radiation therapy is utilized to shrink tumors, making them easier to remove or treat.
- Adjuvant Therapy: After surgery, radiation therapy is employed to destroy any residual cancer cells, reducing the risk of recurrence.
- Re-treatment: In cases where cancer returns following previous treatments, radiation therapy can be used again to target recurring cancer cells.
- Benign Tumors: Radiation therapy can also be effective in destroying benign (noncancerous) tumors that are causing symptoms, thereby improving the patient’s quality of life.
- Palliative Treatment: The aim of Palliative radiotherapy is not to treat cancer but to reduce symptoms like pain. Doctors use lesser radiation in this treatment approach which also result in fewer side effects.