Radiation Oncology

The J. Seward Johnson Sr. Radiation Oncology Center at University Medical Center brings to the community state-of-the-art technology for the treatment of cancer. Radiation treatment uses an invisible and painless high-energy beam to arrest growth of cancer cells. Radiation may be administered either through a powerful linear accelerator or through the placement of radiation beads. The linear accelerator is capable of generating seven separate beams of high-energy x-rays or electrons, and it is supported by a sophisticated treatment planning computer. A board certified physicist uses this computer to perform the thousands of complex calculations required to tailor each radiation treatment to individual patient needs.

Quality radiation treatment depends not only on the sophistication of the equipment, but also on the skill and compassion of the team of professionals providing care: physician, physicist, nurse and technologist. University Medical Center's Radiation Oncology team provides a diverse background of skills and experience to assist the cancer patient during the course of treatment.

For more information about cancer care at UMCP, please call 1.888.PHCS4YOU (1.888.742.7496), anytime day or night.