Radiation Oncology

Customized Treatment in a Caring Environment

            Downtown Cancer Care Right in Your Neighborhood.

Scot Fisher, DO
Director, Dept. of Radiation Oncology
215-612-4300 

At Aria Health's Cancer Center, an experienced team of radiation oncologists, physicists, nurses, and therapists evaluate patients with the assistance of the newest technology available.  All board certified in radiation oncology and faculty members of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Aria's radiation oncologists offer patients customized treatment in a caring environment. Patients have access to the latest radiation therapy technology and delivery systems, national clinical research studies, and multidisciplinary treatment programs.

Technology...

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Aria Health-Torresdale is equipped with two Varian 2100C linear accelerators and the most advanced three-dimensional treatment planning.  The system permits the department to deliver all of the most advanced forms of radiation therapy.

These include the precision of Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment (IMRT), a treatment approach that enables more focused delivery of radiation therapy by varying the intensity of the radiation beam.  Aria's system uses sophisticated hardware and computer software that shapes and controls radiation beams to best target a cancer site. 

The department also has a dedicated computed tomography (CT) unit, for CT scans within the treatment area.  This permits fast precise planning and spares the patient an additional trip to radiology (and allows for gated scanning to compensate for breathing movement when targetting mid-body lessions such as those in the lungs.)

Research...

A member of the Jefferson Cancer Network, the department and its Cancer Center give patients access to the latest knowledge and investigational care of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG), and the Jefferson Oncology Group (JOG).  For more information on clinical trials, please call 215-612-5296.

Multidisciplinary Care...

Prostate Seed Implantation Program
Aria offers prostate seed implantation (also called brachytherapy), a newer form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.  This outpatient procedure involves implanting low-dose radioactive "seeds" into the prostate to deliver localized radiation therapy to the tumor.  A urologist, radiation oncologist, and a radiation physicist work closely together to create an individualized treatment plan.

Aria's Radiation Oncology Team includes Shari Rudoler, MD, (left), department director Scot Fisher, DO, (center), and Eric Gressen, MD, (right).

Breast Health Program
Since 1995, Aria's multidisciplinary Breast Health Program has treated more than 500 patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer.  As part of the program, patient receive evaluation by medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiation oncologists all in the same day.  Before the consultation visit, a multidisciplinary panel of cancer experts will review all of the patient's x-rays, mammograms, medical records, and pathology slides.  Before she leaves, all of her questions will be answered and treatment recommendations will be made by a consensus of experts. 

For more information on Aria's Radiation Oncology Services, or to receive a physician referral or appointment, please call 1-877-808-ARIA.

Cancer Screenings
Screening programs for breast, prostate and skin cancers are conducted throughout the year. For more information, call 215-612-4576.

Support Groups and Services
Numerous support groups and services are available at three campuses for patients undergoing treatment and their families and breast cancer survivors, among others. For more information, call 215-612-5266.

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