Radiation oncology is treatment with high-energy rays
(such as X-rays) to kill cancer cells. This radiation may come from
outside the body or from radioactive materials placed directly in
the tumor through a process called implant radiation. Intensity
Modulated Radiation Treatment allows the physician to target
radiation doses to the patient's individual needs. With this
treatment, radiation is applied to the cancerous area with such
precision that little to no healthy tissue is affected by the
radiation.
Lima Memorial's radiation therapy capabilities are second to
none in the state of Ohio. Our linear accelerator, the machine that
provides the radiation to the affected cancerous area, targets
those areas with such precision that little to no healthy tissue is
affected by the radiation. This keeps the patient healthier and
assures as few side effects as possible.
At the Cancer Institute, your radiation plan is specific to your
type and stage of cancer. We use our powerful CT scanner to create
a 3-D treatment planning module for targeting the cancer before
deciding on a treatment plan. Our technical capabilities are second
to none, and our treatment plans are designed with your health as
our number one goal.