Treatments and Technologies

At Signature Healthcare, we use breakthrough technologies that permit our radiation oncology team to treat more challenging types of cancer and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. Our team provides personalized, interdisciplinary care that ensures the treatment plan matches the patient and the cancer.

Using a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator to deliver each treatment, we provide patients with access to all the advanced care they deserve in a community oncology setting close to home. At our clinic in Brockton, MA, patients have access to intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is an advanced form of external radiation therapy that allows highly-accurate targeting of tumor cells. Using CT scan technology, our radiation oncologists gain a clear understanding of the shape and location of the tumor. This increases treatment accuracy and ensures that the surrounding healthy tissue and organs can be largely avoided. A linear accelerator is used for the delivery of IMRT radiation treatments.

Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) combines 3-D images with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to pinpoint cancerous tumors as accurately as possible. New images are taken prior to each treatment session for accuracy and precise treatment delivery.

Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)

During VMAT treatments, the machine rotates around the patient’s body, delivering radiation beams in sweeping arcs. VMAT uses specialized software and advanced equipment technology to allow highly accurate treatments to be delivered more quickly than standard radiation treatments.

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)

SBRT is an advanced type of radiation therapy that delivers high doses of radiation aimed at a very targeted area of the body. Whereas a traditional radiation therapy plan includes 5 treatments per week for 3-9 weeks, patients receiving SBRT can complete their radiation treatment plan in as few as 5 sessions.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

During VMAT treatments, the machine rotates around the patient’s body, delivering radiation beams in sweeping arcs. VMAT uses specialized software and advanced equipment technology to allow highly accurate treatments to be delivered more quickly than standard radiation treatments.

IMRT vs. VMAT

IMRT and VMAT are both advanced radiation therapy treatments that use customized, high-energy beams to destroy or damage cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues and organs. There is one key difference between the two: whether the radiation beams are static or dynamic. In IMRT, the energy beams remain in one place while delivering radiation. In VMAT, the machine rotates around the patient’s body continuously while delivering radiation.

Benefits of Radiation Therapy

Our advanced technology allows us to seamlessly integrate sophisticated imaging and radiation delivery treatments, offering patients a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs.

Shorter treatment times

Utilizing new treatment techniques and the latest trends in radiation therapy guidelines, depending on your personalized treatment plan, you may be eligible to receive a shorter course of treatment over a few days or weeks compared to traditional courses of radiation therapy, which delivers treatment over several weeks.

Targeted precision

Our advanced technology allows us to target tumors precisely, delivering efficient and accurate treatment while protecting vital organs and surrounding tissue, thereby reducing the number of side effects.

Customized treatment

Our physicians will customize a personalized treatment plan for each patient. We provide a range of treatment options for various types of cancer.

Convenience

We work to accommodate your schedule so you can continue with your daily activities. Our office is located in Brockton, eliminating the need for daily travel to Boston for treatment.

Comfort and care

A respiratory monitoring system allows patients to breathe naturally and comfortably during treatment while ensuring accurate targeting of tumors. Through a two-way communication system, a clinician can stay in constant contact with the patient for the entirety of their treatment.

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If you have been referred for radiation therapy, the choice of where to receive treatment is yours. Our Brockton clinic offers the advanced treatments you need at a convenient location. Call us today to book a consultation.

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