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:

Available treatment options include conformal interstitial implants

or external beam therapy using IMRT

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

Breast Cancer:

Treatment can range from comprehensive regional treatment possibly using IMRT, to accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) with the MammoSite balloon

Accelerated external beam therapy (16 treatments) using the “Canadian protocol” is also employed.

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.