Radiation therapy uses targeted energy to kill cancer cells, shrink tumors and provide relief of certain cancer-related symptoms. Radiation oncologists are a part of the Duly Health and Care Integrated Oncology Program and use the latest technology to deliver leading-edge cancer treatment. The goal of radiation therapy is to deliver a precisely measured dose of radiation to a defined tumor volume with minimal damage to surrounding normal tissue, resulting in eradication of the tumor, a higher quality of life and prolongation of survival. The treatments are typically given every day for a number of weeks. Radiation can be a primary treatment, palliative treatment and is often used in combination with surgery and chemotherapy.

Radiation Oncology
Accreditations

Procedures
Related Specialties
Accelerated Fractionation Radiation
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI)
High-Dose Rate (HDR)
Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Iodine Ablation
Prone Breast Radiation
RapidArc® Radiotherapy
Respiratory Gating
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
Optical Surface Monitoring (OSMS)
3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
Radiation Oncology Team
Locations
Hospital Affliations
AMITA Health Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Joliet
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers