The Department of Radiation Oncology provides radiotherapy treatment for all types of malignant disease. In addition, radiation therapy is sometimes used to treat certain benign conditions including keloids and inflammatory diseases.
Some patients receive interstitial or intracavitary radiation treatment.
During new patient conferences, clinicians evaluate the proposed treatment plan and indications for treatment. The Department actively participates in multidisciplinary conferences on the use of radiotherapy in conjunction with other types of treatment. The Department also offers local hyperthermia in management of superficial lesions. Conformal three-dimensional radiation therapy is also available for high precision treatment at any anatomic location. Treatment facilities include three linear accelerators - a 6 MeV, a 4 MeV and a dual energy 25 MeV. Other treatment modalities available are a 100 KV superficial unit and a Sonotherm Ultrasound Hyperthermia System.