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What Cancer Treatments Does Radiation Oncology Include?

At Cochise Oncology, our goal is to bring together all the most advanced cancer treatment options so we can offer you the most comprehensive care available. Radiation oncology, also known as radiation therapy, is a key part of many cancer treatment plans, and new systems provide better results with fewer side effects.

What is Radiation Oncology?

Radiation oncology is the field of treating cancer with radiation. Radiation may come from a safely contained radioactive source or in the form of photons or electrons. This treatment works by targeting cancer cells and damaging their DNA. This DNA damage prevents cancer cells from dividing, stopping tumor growth. It also kills these cells directly by preventing them from performing necessary processes. Today’s radiation oncology is precise enough to minimize damaging healthy tissues

What Cancer Treatments Does Radiation Oncology Include?

As part of our goal to offer the most comprehensive radiation oncology services, we offer different types of therapy based on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) guidelines. In general, radiation therapy can target most types of cancer, but different types benefit from different treatment methods.

Radixact®

Cochise Oncology can take precision to the next level with Radixact®, which uses CT scanning and 3D imaging to map the exact dimensions of your tumor and direct the treatment where it will have the most benefit. It can address many types of cancer, including head and neck cancer.

This extra-precise form of radiation therapy uses CT scans to guide targeted beamlets of radiation energy that rotate around you, keeping the tumor in focus and even adjusting if you move to ensure surrounding tissues stay safe. Radixact® is suitable even for recurring tumors, those that have resisted treatment, or those that have already received radiation.

Radixact® treats to a sub-millimeter accuracy: that’s as accurate as a strand of hair!

Xoft®

Unlike other radiation treatments that work on cancer located deeper in the body, Xoft® radiation therapy uses a tiny X-ray source for more superficial cancers where it emits this energy into the surrounding cancer cells. Your team will often recommend Xoft® for non-melanoma skin cancers. Xoft provides a non-surgical option for some skin cancers, which reduces the likelihood of scarring.

Am I a Candidate for Radiation Oncology?

Your oncology team will determine whether radiation oncology is right for you after a thorough medical evaluation that includes diagnosing your type of cancer and determining which types of treatments work best against it. Many people benefit from a combined approach that includes radiation oncology with chemotherapy or immunotherapy.

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At Cochise Oncology, we know optimal cancer treatment places the patient first – and our patients experience this every day. Read what our satisfied patients are saying about their experiences at Cochise Oncology.

From the time I walked in the door, I was treated with care and compassion. The gals up front knew my name from the second day on. Everyone I came in contact with was super! I saw a smiling, kind, compassionate and knowledgeable face from the time I walked in, to the time I walked out. When I asked a question - I got an answer. I was scared. I was anxious. They handled me with grace and that isn't easy. I saw the staff for one reason or another for 30 days straight. I never saw grumpy, angry or an unkind face. I'm getting ready to start the rest of my treatment. I go to my appointments knowing I'm in good - no great hands!

The ladies that work the front desk are very nice and go above and beyond. My Father is a Veteran had some issues navigating the VA system. They called Antonio on his cellphone who is their PR person and a Vet himself he walked my Father through the process in terms a old soldier would understand which my Father really appreciated. Everything got approved for his treatments and he has a new friend to meet up with at the VFW!!! Having them go that extra step made all the difference. THANK YOU COCHISE ONCOLOGY!!!

Fantastic staff! Receptionists are very professional. They are knowledgeable as to my copay amount and always provide me with a receipt. Very friendly! Dr. Klarnett is extremely friendly, very compassionate and providing me with solutions to my problem. Casey the insurance verification clerk is outstanding in regards to prior authorization. Explains in detail what is involved in your treatment plan, co-pays, and penalty if you do not show up for treatment. It's good to know your out of pocket charge if you don't follow her instructions. Meagan is super nurse! Always so friendly. Always a smile on her face while she is multitasking in between patients. Very compassionate, personal, and a joy to talk to. Overall I like coming here for my labs and care.