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Our Radiation Oncology team specializes in prostate cancer

If you've just been diagnosed with cancer, you have some decisions to make. We can help. When it comes to the treatment of cancer, accept no substitutes. Go to a place you can trust.

We opened our Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1995, and Community Hospital was the first healthcare organization in this area to receive the highest accreditation possible for a community hospital from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, a distinction we still proudly carry today. We were also the first hospital in our region to offer state-of-the-art linear accelerator technology normally found only at major urban teaching hospitals, a pursuit to which we remain diligently committed.

We have been a full-service radiation oncology facility since 1972.Our treatment options for prostate and other cancers - which feature four distinct high-energy, X-ray beams to fully customize your treatment - represent the latest in radiation therapy:

  • IGRT (since 2006) - Image-guided radiation therapy. This therapy allows radiation oncologists to get a clear view of the tumor and track any changes to ensure precise treatment of cancer cells and sparing of surrounding healthy tissue.
  • IMRT (since 2002) - Intensity-modulated radiation therapy. This therapy is designed to give the tumor the highest possible dose of radiation without affecting healthy tissue.
  • 3D conformal radiotherapy (since 1999) - three-dimensional treatment approach.
  • Radioactive seed implants (since 1997) - Tiny seeds are implanted directly in the prostate for minimal tissue damage.
  • Hormonal therapy - Treatment that shrinks and slows prostate cancer.
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (since 2007) - Specialized, focused treatment for tumors that allows a very precise area to be treated without damaging the surrounding tissue.
  • Orthovoltage radiotherapy - Specifically designed for the treatment of skin cancer.

Our patients work with a very experienced interdisciplinary team of clinicians and technologists who collaborate with other medical experts to coordinate your care. Our team includes:

  • 3 board-certified radiation oncology physicians
  • Full-time radiation oncology nurses
  • A full-time, on-site physicist and in-house dosimetry so we can collaborate directly with your doctor to individualize your treatment
  • Interdisciplinary cancer conferences, where individual cases are reviewed by expert physicians and staff
  • A dedicated staff of 7 licensed radiation therapists
  • An experienced front-office staff to help with scheduling appointments

But we don't stop there. We believe in treating the whole person and in supporting our patients throughout the journey. We also offer:

  • Valet parking
  • Support groups
  • Massage therapists
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Follow-up with your doctor
  • Access to all of the services and technologies of Community Hospital should they be needed

We believe that the more a patient knows about their condition, the greater their chances of living well after a cancer diagnosis. We will provide education, support, and the latest treatment options. That's our promise to you.

For comprehensive, compassionate care and the latest in radiation treatment possibilities, please call (831) 625-4630.

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