Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy for Whole-Person Healing

You’re determined to take the necessary steps for healing. But we also know that healing happens best at home, where your spirit thrives.

It’s why we consistently invest in technology that helps us deliver the most effective radiation treatment possible in the least amount of time so that you can get back to your home and family.

From the game-changing Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain and spinal cancer to MRI-guided brachytherapy for urologic cancer, you’ll find the leading-edge tools and expert team for radiation therapy that gets you better faster.

How Radiation Works

Most radiation therapies use energy similar to an X-ray, targeting only the part of your body that needs treatment, keeping your healthy tissue strong and untouched. We achieve this precise targeting by using machines that beam gamma rays from above or by briefly inserting small radiation implants under your skin.

At the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, you'll have access to some of the most advanced radiation healing tools, including the TrueBeam visual radiation system and industry-changing Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Explained

No incisions. No anesthesia. Despite its name, the high-tech Gamma Knife isn’t actually a knife at all. It’s a machine that targets difficult-to-reach cancer cells with a powerful stream of gamma rays, and you can go home that same day.

A Team Approach to Cancer Care

TrueBeam Brachytherapy Other Treatments

Personalized Patient Navigation

You and your family are always supported. And you’ll always know what’s next. Your Nurse Navigator will coordinate and communicate every detail of your care, from setting up every appointment to helping you understand what to expect before, during and after your treatments.

What To Expect From Radiation Treatment

Radiation sessions are typically short, but depending on your treatment plan, you may have several sessions over a few days or weeks. Your oncology team will tailor every treatment step to your needs after carefully considering your health, medications and allergies. Your radiation oncologist will prescribe daily treatments, starting with one to five days and sometimes lasting up to 10 weeks.

To make your treatments more comfortable, you’ll be fitted with a custom-made pillow. We also use preventive medicines to help minimize side effects from radiation, such as fatigue, sensitive skin or nausea. Whatever you may need to support your whole health between and during treatments, our nutritionists, counselors and spiritual advisors are available to help in every way they can.

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