The AHN Cancer Institute is at the forefront of cancer treatment with radiation therapy and research.
The renowned cancer center participates in numerous national and international cancer studies, regularly publishes clinical research, and includes residency programs for both radiation oncology physicians and physicists.
Our department of radiation oncology is dedicated to providing you with the best care possible, including access to the latest treatments. Not only are our radiation oncologists highly experienced in various types of cancer, but we are one of the few centers with access to innovative technology in the division of radiation oncology.
Radiation oncology treatment uses beams of radiation to target and kill cancer cells. Using this precise and specialized approach helps ensure that radiation doesn’t harm other parts of your body, like your heart, lungs, or nearby organs. It may be used on its own or along with other treatments, such as chemotherapy or surgery. It can be delivered before or after primary treatment and can be used to help relieve symptoms of cancer. Your radiation oncologist will recommend a radiation therapy schedule with the number of treatments you’ll receive spread over a set period of time. Radiation therapy can be delivered using different technologies. The most common forms of oncology radiation treatment are:
Radiation therapy is used to treat many types of cancer and can be used on its own or in combination with other therapy options, such as surgery and medical oncology. Your cancer treatment radiation plan will be decided by your team of specialists depending on the type of cancer you have and any unique factors.
The AHN Cancer Institute has various locations so that you can find a convenient radiation treatment center near you.
At AHN, our radiation oncologists are experts in the latest treatment innovations and are dedicated to helping you understand your care plan and how it works. Our radiation therapy department uses cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking therapy tailored to each patient for the best possible results.
MR-Linac – We are one of the few health centers in the country to offer MR-Linac as an oncology radiation treatment option. The breakthrough technology uses magnetic resonance images (MRI) and delivers radiation beams to the tumor tissue. Your doctor can view the tumor tissue in real time and adapt the radiation dose during the treatment, potentially resulting in fewer treatments and fewer side effects.
GammaPod® – The AHN Cancer Institute is only the third health system in the U.S. to use a GammaPod®, a device that targets radiation beams at breast tumors. The pinpoint accuracy allows for only one to five treatments, instead of 40, and helps minimize side effects.
The AHN Cancer Institute offers the first-of-its-kind Exercise Oncology and Resiliency Center at AHN Suburban – Bellevue. Led by physicians and certified physical training specialists, the center provides “exercise as medicine,” with a training plan personalized to each patient. The center aims to decrease treatment side effects, improve quality of life, and help produce better medical outcomes. The exercise program is available and encouraged f
