Radiation Oncology |
Radiation Oncology Care and Services at WPAHS
The West Penn Allegheny Health System has one of the most comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment programs in the nation.
Included in our arsenal of advanced cancer-fighting weapons are sophisticated radiation therapy devices which treat tumors of the:
- Brain
- Breast
- Lung
- Abdomen
- Head and Neck
- Cervix
- Uterus
- Colon and Rectum
- Prostate
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
WPAHS Radiation Oncology offers (TBI and TMI) non-invasively and without many of the side effects commonly associated with radiation treatment along with computer-guided radiation therapy which is often used for tumors deemed too large for traditional surgical solutions.
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The WPAHS has expertise in six major technical areas:
- IMRT
- IGRT/ART
- Brain and Body SRS/SRT
- Brachytherapy-HDR/LDR
- Functional and 4D imaging
- OIS/EMR/Centralized RTP.
The West Penn Allegheny Health System was second in the world to use Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) which has resulted in a giant leap forward in curative radiation cancer treatment. It is a sophisticated technology that can deliver a lethal dose of radiation to a tumor while sparing surrounding healthy normal tissue, nerves, spinal cord and organs.
All these devices are guided by an ultra-high speed computer which plots radiation beam paths to precisely conform to the exact shape and location of the tumor. The result is a dramatic increase in dosage delivery to the diseased tissue with minimized effect on surrounding healthy tissue, as well as shorter treatment times.
With the significant advancements in computer hardware and software radiation therapy treatment, planning and delivery have changed dramatically and will continue to progress during the next decade.
For more information about advanced radiation treatment, consult your physician or call 1-866-680-0004 to schedule an appointment with a West Penn Allegheny radiation oncologist or click here:
