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State-of-the-Art Radiation Therapy

At Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, the Radiation Oncology staff uses the latest technology and methods to maximize treatment benefits and minimize damage to healthy tissue. We have specialized equipment and processes to ensure optimal outcomes and improved quality of life for each patient.

Radiation Therapy Treatment

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (HDR)
Ironwood offers the latest technologies and techniques in brachytherapy. Brachytherapy is a way to deliver very precise internal treatments, offering the ability to limit radiation exposure to normal tissues and can typically shorten the overall treatment times. Ask your doctor if you are a candidate for brachytherapy. At Ironwood, we are proud to offer:

• Breast Brachytherapy:
  Mammosite and multiplanar techniques
• Prostate Brachytherapy:
  Seed Implants and HDR (High Dose Rate)
• Gynecological Brachytherapy:
  For cervical, uterine, and vaginal cancers
• Lung Brachytherapy
• Esophageal Brachytherapy
• Head and Neck Brachytherapy

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Prostate, Head and Neck, and Brain Treatment using Multi-Leaf Collimation
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is frequently used to treat prostate, head and neck, and brain tumors, but can be used to treat a variety of other areas. Using computer-controlled accelerators, IMRT will focus a higher radiation dose to the tumor while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding normal tissues.

Image Guided Radiation Therapy using X-ray Volume Imaging and 4D Adaptive Technology
Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) provides real-time high quality images to allow monitoring and correction of individual patient positioning. This ensures efficient, accurate treatments and minimizes side effects and radiation to healthy tissue.

Respiratory Gating for Lung Cancer Treatment
Respiratory gating is used for some lung tumor treatments. It allows for monitoring and compensation of tumor movement which occurs as a patient breathes. This technology helps protect normal tissue during radiation therapy.

Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning

GE Lightspeed CT Scanner
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers use on-site, dedicated spiral CT scanners to ensure the most convenient, efficient treatment planning and simulation. The therapy and dosimetry staff will be able to complete patient simulation and treatment planning quickly and accurately with minimal delays and discomfort.