Radiotherapy Oncology Medical Specialties

Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy is the use of radiation to treat conditions such as cancer. The most common technique exposes tumors to high energy photons (x-rays) and/or electrons while sparing normal tissues. Other uses are to prepare a patient for organ transplantation by suppressing immune response and to calm muscle twitches. The therapy can be delivered from the outside (external beam radiotherapy), by radioactive implants placed in the body (brachytherapy), or during surgery (interoperative). Other types of radiotherapy such as proton therapy and neutron therapy -- available at very limited centers -- have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages.

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• - Effects of hyperthermia on specific cancer therapies. Covers theory, holistic, alternative, biologic support for cancer treatment, consultations, news, multidrug resistance (MDR), and chemotherapy modifications.
  
• - The liquid ionization chamber is a probe for high accuracy measurements of the absorbed dose in radiation fields for radiotherapy and radiography, IV-brachytherapy radiosurgery and CT-scanner.
  
• - New, Used, and refurbished radiotherapy systems, including linear accelerators, cobalt, simulators, superficial/orthovoltage and other goods and services for the radiation therapy department.
  
• - Comprehensive overview of radiosurgery and external beam therapy on brain tumors including ranges of treatments for each tumor type, research results, information for patients and families, and a large glossary.
  
• - CyberKnife Society provides patient information and brings together professionals to foster the exchange of clinical radiosurgery information.
  
• - Information for patients and health care professionals [in Dutch], as well as research information with an emphasis on hyperthermia research [in English].
  
• - Information on the treatment of cancer with radiation, how to choose a radiation oncologist, and frequently asked questions about radiation therapy.
  
• - These South Florida clinics treat prostate, breast, pediatric, and brain cancers and Trigeminal Neuralgia with brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, Cyber Knife and MammorSite techniques. English and Spanish website.
  
• - The NCI-funded RTOG runs nationwide cancer treatment studies that allows results from multiple clinics to be collected en masse.
  
• - CPRS (in Maryland) provides medical physics services to the radiation oncology community including: full and part time on-site physics; quality assurance, acceptance and commissioning services; physician peer review; online treatment planning and Brachyth
  
• - This Neurosurgery clinic features brain surgery treatments using the Gamma Knife - which reportedly limits pain and uses no incisions or general anesthesia - and runs clinical trials to compare Gamma Knife results to conventional radiation treatments and
  
• - Provides Radiotherapy information, clinical trials and reviews to medical professionals. Subscription required.
  
• - Medical society site for members and non-members of American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology providing current and updated information relating to radiation oncology including news releases.
  
• - Prostate Seed Institute is a Dallas-based oncology practice run by Dr. Gregory Echt specializing in the treatment of prostate cancer through prostate seed radiation therapy called brachytherapy.
  
• - CancerAblation.com is dedicated to the treatment of cancer by Radiofrequency Ablation.
  
• - Basic explanation of radiotherapy for patients by the CancerBACUP cancer information service.
  
• - The Beamcath method enhances external beam placement during prostate cancer treatment, thereby lowering the risk of radiation complications in adjacent organs.
  
• - This site describes the research done in the Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center in Rotterdam. Some research projects are described. Parts of the annual report are published here. [English]
  
• - For people with cancer, their friends, families, and physicians: Information about a specialty treatment center, qualifications of physicians, and results of treatment.
  
• - Get the right information you need to make your treatment easier. Get answers to common questions and concerns that make a positve treatment difference.
  
• - Information about radiation therapy for cancer patients in San Diego, California.
  
• - A starting point for cancer treatment information on the web, cancer journals and professional organizations. A physician guided website for cancer patients, families, and care givers.
  
• - Information on the department at New York University.
  
• - Including proton beam, gamma knife and fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery.
  
• - Manufactures and sells the CyberKnife, a non-invasive frameless radiosurgical device that enables stereotactic radiosurgery anywhere in the body using image-guided robotics.
  
• - The department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences is dedicated to the advancement of cancer treatment through radiation therapy, research and technology and strives to provide the best in patient care and excellence in education.
  
• - Vanderbilt researches basic and medical physics science, develops clinical techniques, interacts with industry and develops new radiotherapy facilities throughout the Nashville, Tennessee region.
  
• - Up-to-date and reliable information for patients on radiotherapy provided by the National Cancer Institute.
  
• - This team at the University of North Carolina researches the uses of medical images in everything from virtual biopsies to radiotherapy to brain surgery.
  
• - Our program has been responsible for the treatment of more patients than any other in Australia, and the development of more advanced techniques.
  
• - Easy to understand information about radiation therapy, treatment options, what happens during therapy, possible side effects and more from the Radiological Society of North America and the American College of Radiology.
  
• - BLASER charity helps to develop and purchase new medical equipment for Cancer treatments. Urology, Gynaecology, Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Fibroids, Prostate, Brachytherapy
  
• - This tertiary care clinic is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The site lists staff, resources for cancer patients and their families, clinical treatments, education and training opportunities, research, clinical trials, seminars and events. The cli
  
• - Describes Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuroma and trigeminal neuralgia at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. Includes information on clinical outcomes, lodging and transporta
  
  

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