Radiation therapy is safely and effectively used to treat many different types of tumors, both cancerous and benign (non-cancerous). The Department offers the most comprehensive range of treatment programs on Staten Island.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are links to more specific information on some cancers commonly treated with radiation:

Prostate Cancer:

or external beam therapy using IMRT

http://www.mayoclinic.org/imrt/howitworks.html

Breast Cancer:
Treatment options for breast cancer patients include 3D/conformal therapy, IMRT, treatment in the prone position, accelerated partial breast irradiation with the Contura balloon and accelerated external beam give in 16 treatments.

Click here for more details on Contura.

Click here for more details on SAVI.

Click here for more details on treatment options.

Head and Neck Cancer:

These cancers require close cooperation with our colleagues in surgery and medical oncology, with careful attention to anatomical considerations. IMRT is used throughout.

Gynecologic Cancer:

We are the most experienced team treating gynecologic cancer on the island. Again working closely with surgery and medical oncology, treatment is individualized and typically utilizes implant treatment (brachytherapy), most of which is now out-patient therapy.

The following link has important information about the treatment of cervical cancer with radiation.

http://www.aboutbrachytherapy.com/patients/cancers/cervical-cancer/Pages/default.aspx