Radiation Oncology
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 The staff in the Radiation Oncology Department administers radiation therapy on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from linear accelerators and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. The radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external beam radiation therapy) or brachytherapy (radioactive matereial sealed in needles, seeds, wires or small tubes, placed directly into or near the tumor).
Our Philips and Varian linear accelerators (external beam radiation therapy) are capable of providing IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) and administering high doses of radiation to specific cancer sites while reducing exposure to surrounding normal tissues. A unique treatment room entertainment system soothes patients while they receive radiation therapy.
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Touch Therapy
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 Touch is the basic human need that validates life and gives hope to both the receiver and the giver. Because patients are in the process of medical treatment and may be overly sensitive to touch, therapists administering this complementary specialty are trained in the art of oncology massage for cancer patients. Touch therapy may be provided in the form of hand and foot massage, and gentle massage to the back, neck and extremities, as appropriate. Among its many benefits, touch therapy can be effective in reducing muscle tension, improving relaxation, managing stress, improving circulation and creating more efficient patterns of breathing.
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