The Cancer Center at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is located
across the street from the Breast Center. There, state-of-the-art radiation
oncology equipment is available to treat all types of breast cancer. A
group of dedicated radiation oncologists, nurses, radiation therapists,
medical physicists and medical dosimetrists are all available to provide
you with the best treatment for your breast cancer. The components of
our service include:
Professional staff
- Radiation Oncology Nurses: specialized nurses focused on the special
needs of the breast cancer patient who requires radiation
- Radiation Therapists
- Medical Physicist
- Medical Dosimetrist
State-of-the-art Equipment:
We provide you with the most up-to-date technology to plan your treatment,
assuring the most focused radiation fields that minimize injury to other
body tissues.
Your Treatment Procedure:
Your treatment is comprised of various components, consisting of consultation,
simulation, computerized treatment planning and treatment.
- Consultation
- Simulation
- CTP
- Treatment
Consultation and "Second Opinion" services
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, we will be happy to
meet with you and review the treatment options presented to you and
help you decide which treatment options are best for you.
Cancer Research Programs:
We actively participate in multiple national studies and cancer research
programs. These are made available to you in accordance with the Cancer
Center programs and protocols established for research and study cases.