The Radiation Oncology Department at Saint Anne’s Hospital is recognized as a leading provider of high-energy external beam radiation and advanced brachytherapy cancer treatment programs.
Radiation Oncology Treatments in Fall River, MA
As a multidisciplinary team, our oncology specialists work together to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient. We ensure that referring physicians and other cancer care specialists involved in the patient’s are are kept informed of those plans and the patient’s progress during and after radiation therapy.
Our radiation oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology.
The radiation oncology team includes:
- Board-certified, fellowship-trained radiation oncologists who are affiliated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School
- Medical physicists
- Medical dosimetrists
- Radiation therapists
- Radiation therapy nurses
- Support staff specially trained in cancer care, including social workers, registered dietitians, rehabilitation specialists, medical interpreters, and chaplains
Our radiation oncologists
Dr. Jacqueline Tan, radiation oncologist, explains radiation therapy for treatment of breast cancer.
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Our Radiation Oncology Specialists
Learn about our radiation therapy capabilities, provided by board-certified and fellowship-trained radiation oncologists who are affiliated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard Medical School. We offer the region’s most extensive array of radiation therapies at our locations in Dartmouth and Fall River.
Senior Adult Oncology Program Brochure
Older adults requiring cancer care often have needs unlike their younger counterparts. Deciding on a plan of care involves input from the Senior Adult Oncology team, as well as the patient and, if desired, family members.
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