Radiation Oncology

Radiation therapy kills cancer cells by using high-energy radiation. Radiation can be combined with surgery, chemotherapy, or be the only treatment given. Roughly 50 percent of all cancer patients are treated with some type of radiation during their cancer treatment. Used before or during other procedures, radiation can shrink tumors to make surgery or chemotherapy more effective. Used after surgery or chemo, it can destroy any remaining cancer cells. For some patients, radiation will be their only form of treatment.

Our radiation oncologist is an integral part of your care team and works closely with your other health care providers to develop the most effective treatment plan. SMC offers treatments for all types of cancers including:

Your customized treatment plan is designed with your safety and comfort in mind. From your initial visit through the course of your treatment, our experienced team of professionals will make sure you understand and are prepared for your treatments. Our highly skilled radiation oncology team – which includes a radiation oncologist, a radiation physicist, dosimetrists, a nurse, CMA, and radiation therapists – carefully plans your individualized radiation oncology treatments.

Having your treatments close to home can make a significant difference. Radiation treatments are typically five days a week but can vary from patient to patient. We proudly offer those treatments right here in Shenandoah at the newly built Robert S. Holmes Family Cancer Center!