Radiation Oncology

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The Department of Radiation Oncology at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey is committed to providing patients the information and support services they need to achieve the best possible treatment outcome. The Department combines the latest in technology with personalized and supportive care throughout and after treatment.

The Divisions of Clinical Radiation Oncology and Radiation Physics have completed significant upgrades of equipment in our clinical facilities which currently allow for image guided radiation therapy, tomotherapy, and high dose rate brachytherapy. In addition to the advanced therapeutic care offered in our updated clinical facilities at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the Division of Radiation Cancer Biology conducts basic science research with the goal of translating research findings into improved radiation treatment of cancer. Our rapidly expanding facilities are complemented by the recent approval of New Jersey's only residency training program in Radiation Oncology.

Outstanding radiation treatment requires a team approach. Each patient is cared for by a team consisting of physician, advanced practice and registered nurses, certified radiation therapist, physicists and dosimetrists. Working together, we customize each patient’s treatment plan and assure patient safety and comfort. From the first time a patient enters the Department, they are provided with customized treatment information, both verbally and in writing. As they progress through treatment, more detailed information on skin care, diet and nutrition and dealing with potential side effects is reinforced weekly during nursing visits. The radiation oncologist, along with the nursing and residency staff see the patient throughout their course of radiation therapy. Support services are geared towards the individual needs of the patient.

Located in The Cancer Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the Department of Radiation Oncology offers 3D Conformal External Beam Radiotherapy, Extracranial Radiosurgery, Gynecologic Brachytherapy, Intensity Modulated, Radiotherapy (IMRT), Prostate Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Image Guided Radiation Therapy, High dose rate Brachytherapy, and Tomotherapy.