Radiotherapy Services

Radiotherapy (sometimes called radiation therapy or irradiation) is the use of high energy waves of particles or x-rays delivered by a machine called a linear accelerator. During treatment, high doses of radiation are directed at cancer cells in the body, which either kills the cells or keeps them from growing and dividing.

UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre offers convenient access to a wide range of treatment options, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), a state-of-the-art treatment that delivers radiation to tumours with greater accuracy and precision, resulting in fewer side effects for the patient. Our specialized team of radiation oncology consultants, physicists, and oncology nurses works together to determine the best course of treatment and care for each patient’s specific needs.

Learn more about the various types of radiation oncology services available at UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre:

• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
• Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
• PET/CT