Radiation Technolohgy
Our radiation therapy units feature the very latest technology available in radiation treatment for cancer.
IMRT
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) provides many advantages for patients. IMRT utilizes computer-controlled X-ray accelerators to deliver precise radiation doses to a malignant tumor or specific areas within the tumor while minimizing the dose to surrounding normal tissue.
Higher and more effective radiation doses can safely be delivered with fewer side effects.
IGRT
With Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), radiation oncologists and therapists can image a tumor just before the delivery of radiotherapy or even during a treatment.
This is important because tumors can slightly shift location. With IGRT, the radiation beams can be adjusted so that they hit the tumor with a precision that can be measured in millimeters.
PET/CT
PET/CT combines two radiology technologies into a single device, making it possible for doctors to collect two kinds of information at the same time.
PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography. This is a type of nuclear medicine test that allows radiologists to see how different cells in the human body are working. For instance, normal cells work differently than diseased cells.
CT stands for Computed Tomography. This test shows radiologists very high detail of the body's anatomy.
Contact Us
Toll-free:
877-822-2732
Fall River
Southcoast Center for Cancer Care is located in the Mitchell Building at Charlton Memorial Hospital and provides radiation therapy, medical oncology at Charlton's Jarabek Center, support services and free valet parking.
Phone: 508-679-7888
North Dartmouth
Our Center at 480 Hawthorn Street (formerly called The Oncology Center) provides medical oncology and support services. If you receive medical oncology treatment here and also need radiation therapy, we offer a free shuttle to our Fall River site for radiation therapy.
Phone: 774-206-4000
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