To learn more about the Adena Cancer Center, radiation therapy or to request an appointment, please call 740-542-3030.
Radiation therapy treats cancer by shrinking tumors and killing cancer cells. Thanks to great advances made in the field, today’s technology allows doctors to precisely pinpoint tumors, avoiding as much healthy tissue as possible. And this means patients can receive higher radiation doses with far fewer side effects, which dramatically shortens their treatment time and increases their chances for survival.
Adena’s 9,000-square-foot radiation oncology unit includes two linear accelerators and one CT simulator. The CT simulator is used to analyze the body and mark the skin, allowing doctors to design a specific radiation plan that spares healthy tissue. The linear accelerator delivers high-energy X-rays to the tumor for various radiation therapy approaches.
To improve accuracy even more, Adena uses gated respiratory therapy treatment. “As the doctors are planning your treatment, this allows the technology to synchronize with the patient’s breathing,” explains manager of radiation oncology at Adena. “This provides a more precise delivery of radiation because tumors can move while breathing.”
The Adena Cancer Center offers an array of radiation treatment options, including: