Advanced Radiation Oncology Care
Radiation Oncology delivers advanced radiation therapy in the treatment
of cancer for both adults and pediatric patients, eliminating cancerous
cells or tumors without damaging the surrounding tissue. Each patient
is cared for by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, certified
radiation therapists, physicists and dosimetrists. Working together, our
teams customize each patient’s treatment plan and assures patient
safety and comfort.
In partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, patients have access to the most sophisticated radiation therapy techniques available across the State, as well as novel therapeutics and clinical trials. Specialty trained board-certified radiation oncologists at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health facilities across the state deliver radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer, as well as non-malignant tumors, eliminating cancerous cells or tumors while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissue. Our nationally recognized radiation oncologists are at the forefront of cancer research and treatment developing guidelines and protocols for advanced care.
Patients at our facilities are cared for by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, radiation therapists, physicists, and dosimetrists. Working together, the team customizes each patient’s treatment plan and assures patient safety and comfort with personalized and supportive care during and after treatment.
Our oncology facilities offer:
- 3D conformal radiation therapy
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
- Image guided radiation therapy and respiratory gating
- Surface guided radiation therapy including “tattoo-less” radiotherapy is available
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation therapy
- Gamma Knife
- CyberKnife®
- Proton therapy
- Brachytherapy
- Total skin electron beam therapy
View Radiation Oncology Treatments
Radiation therapy is sometimes used on its own to destroy tumors and keep them from reoccurring-- but often it is used in conjunction with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and surgery. Radiation therapy also produces side effects, and our team is ready to assist patients to minimize and alleviate those symptoms.
Cancers We Treat |
EBC Radio Interview About Radiation Therapy
Listen as Rajesh V. Iyer, MD Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Community Medical Center, discusses the latest in radiation therapy including Cyberknife.
To contact one of our radiation oncology experts please call
1-844-CANCERNJ or
844-226-2376.