Radiation Oncology Program

Radiation Therapy Technology

Trilogy: Next Generation Radiation Therapy for Cancer

Trilogy is the most sophisticated technology currently available in radiation therapy for cancer. The Trilogy linear accelerator combines the capabilities of all the other major technologies -- including Cyberknife, Tomotherapy, and Novalis -- all in one powerful machine. It is the world's leading image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) system. Read more . . .

IMRT: Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy

IMRT uses varying beam intensities to send radiation to the tumor site from the most favorable paths. Our radiation oncology experts have helped perfect IMRT by developing Direct Aperture Optimization, an enhanced radiation delivery technique that dramatically cuts treatment time. Read more. . .

Gamma Knife: Non-invasive Surgery for Brain Tumors

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is recognized world-wide as the preferred treatment for metastatic brain tumors and has proven effective for certain primary brain tumors and arteriovenous malformations. Read more . . .

Telemedicine: Bringing Top Notch Cancer Care to More Marylanders

Patients receiving cancer treatment at our affiliated community hospitals now have access to the same clinical trials and novel treatments that are currently available at UMGCC. Patients can receive treatment close to home while still receiving the benefits of treatment at a major academic cancer center. Read more. . .

 



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