Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy uses high doses of radiation that target cancer cells while sparing normal, healthy tissue and organs near the treatment site. This therapy can be used as the sole treatment for cancer or in combination with other treatment options, such as surgery or chemotherapy.

As cancer research continues to advance, so do radiation technologies and treatments. Backed by an accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR), we offer high-quality, leading-edge services.

External beam radiation

High-energy radiation beams are delivered via a linear accelerator, which is a machine that customizes and delivers targeted radiation. This is used to penetrate tissue from outside the body and destroy cancer cells.

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)

This is a computer-controlled, high-precision form of radiation that conforms to the shape of a tumor. Radiation doses are varied so that higher doses are delivered to the tumor site while exposure is limited to surrounding normal tissue.

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)

As a specialized type of IMRT, this therapy uses continuous computer imaging guidance to monitor your position and adjust radiation beams so they remain targeted on the tumor. It is often coordinated with your breathing pattern to account for movement during treatment. This method reduces stress and is particularly useful in lung cancer treatment.

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)

This therapy uses an advanced radiation machine that delivers single, high doses of radiation in one session. It is referred to as radiosurgery due to its extreme precision; however, it is painless and no incision is involved.

We take a multidisciplinary approach to deciding the best radiation treatment option for you. Our team includes:

• Board-certified radiation oncologists
• Dosimetrists
• Physicists
• Radiation therapists

Our Radiation Oncology Center is located on the hospital's main campus inside Medical Office Building II. The department operates out of suite 103.

Our center is easily accessible at the intersection of Bobby Jones Expressway and I-20. Convenient parking is available right outside the front entrance.

Fighting cancer takes a team

HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network delivers you exceptional cancer care through cutting-edge, specialized treatments, multidisciplinary collaboration and care that is tailored to you. Our teams of passionate caregivers and global oncology experts across the United States and United Kingdom offer services and expertise that extend across many types of cancer. Together with the full support of HCA Healthcare — a leading provider of cancer care and research — we’re with you and your family from diagnosis through survivorship.

askSARAH helpline

Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (844) 482-4812.