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March 1, 2021

Radiation Therapy: Getting a Second Opinion

Radiation is a highly effective therapy that is used to treat many types of cancer, but it’s also a very complex treatment. That’s why if you are diagnosed with cancer and radiation therapy is recommended, you should consider getting a second opinion before...

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Radiation Therapy: Getting a Second Opinion

March 1, 2021

CyberKnife 101: What Cancer Patients Should Know

There are several different ways to administer radiation therapy, which is a type of treatment that is used to kill cancer cells. One powerful method is known as the CyberKnife. The CyberKnife system is one way to deliver stereotactic body radiotherapy (...

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CyberKnife 101: What Cancer Patients Should Know

March 1, 2021

Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer

Surgery has long been the gold standard for treating early-stage lung cancer, but it’s not the right treatment option for everyone. Now, a form of highly targeted radiation therapy (stereotactic body radiotherapy, or SBRT) is proving to be an equally succes...

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Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer

July 23, 2019

Should You Get a Second Opinion for Pancreatic Cancer?

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you most likely want to start treatment as soon as possible, but it’s worth the effort to seek a second medical opinion first. Most pancreatic cancers tend to be found at a later stage when...

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Should You Get a Second Opinion for Pancreatic Cancer?

May 15, 2019

Dispelling Some Common Radiation Therapy Myths

Radiation therapy is a frequent treatment for many types of cancers. But sometimes it can be misunderstood. So if you or a loved one are about to start treatment, it’s helpful to have the facts. Here are six things that many patients mistakenly believe a...

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Dispelling Some Common Radiation Therapy Myths

March 21, 2019

The Good News About Radiation Treatments and Your Skin

Many people think skin problems go hand-in-hand with radiation treatments for cancer. But that’s not always the case anymore. “Basically, most things we do now don’t impact the skin at all” said Eric M. Horwitz, MD, FABS, FASTRO, Chair of Radiation Oncol...

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The Good News About Radiation Treatments and Your Skin

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