Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is an integral part of the comprehensive cancer care that we provide at Moffitt Cancer Center. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted radiation to damage cancer cells, helping to shrink tumors, slow cancer growth and relieve symptoms.

While radiation therapy relies heavily on advanced machines and new technologies, even more important are the oncologists who provide it. Radiation therapy outcomes depend on both advanced technology and the expertise of the clinicians who plan and deliver treatment.. Patients in Moffitt’s Radiation Oncology Program receive care from a multispecialty radiation oncology team. Many of our radiation oncologists specialize in treating just one or two specific cancers. That means that patients will work with oncologists who understand the unique challenges of their situation.

The most appropriate radiation technique depends on several factors, including the type of cancer, its location, size and proximity to nearby healthy tissues.

Sarah Hoffe, MD

Our radiation oncology department consists of:

• Radiation oncologists, who are responsible for designing a patient’s radiation therapy plan and coordinating the details with other department members
• Radiation therapists, who operate advanced treatment equipment that delivers precisely targeted radiation treatments.
• Dosimetrists develop radiation treatment plans and calculate radiation dose distributions to maximize treatment effectiveness while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues and organs.
• Physicists, who help commission new equipment, run quality control tests and otherwise ensure that patients receive their prescribed doses and dose distributions
• Nursing specialists, nutritionists, counselors and other support staff, who make sure all of a patient’s needs are fully met throughout the course of treatment

Moffitt’s Radiation Oncology Program is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). To obtain this accreditation, we completed a rigorous review process that ensured proper training and certification for our staff members, making them exceptionally qualified to perform and administer radiation treatments. Additionally, our radiation therapy equipment was found to meet or exceed the quality assurance and safety guidelines established by the ACR.

Using advanced radiation treatment technologies, including proton therapy, MRI-guided radiation therapy, adaptive radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), image-guided and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IGRT/IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), brachytherapy, and radiopharmaceutical therapies, we offer the full spectrum of radiation treatment options. This allows your oncology team to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific cancer and individual needs.

 At Moffitt, patients don’t need a referral to receive state-of-the-art radiation therapy from our team of experts. To schedule an appointment, call 1-888-663-3488 or complete a new patient registration form online.

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