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RADIATION ONCOLOGY

FCS has numerous clinical locations, strategically located
throughout our network, where patients can receive radiation
therapy. Radiation therapy is an important weapon in our battle TARGETED THERAPIES
against cancer. Depending on the type and extent of cancer, With certain types of cancer, FCS medical oncologists are utilizing
radiation therapy can be used alone or in combination with other targeted therapies, some of the most exciting and promising
treatments, such as surgery or chemotherapy. advances in cancer treatment. Targeted therapies block certain

FCS’ radiation oncology department strives to invest and provide in proteins and other pathways that signal cancer cells to grow. T ese
the latest technologies and techniques available. Radiation therapy advanced treatments, which are sometimes given in pill form, are
ef ectively treats cancer by using high-energy beams of radiation to designed to destroy cancer cells, leaving healthy cells unharmed.
pinpoint and destroy cancerous cells. Although radiation therapy Patients who receive targeted therapies usually do not experience
is similar to an x-ray, the dose of radiation in cancer treatment is as many of the typical side ef ects of chemotherapy, such as hair loss
much stronger and is given over a longer period of time. Various and low blood count.
forms of radiation therapy are available; the two basic types are OTHER INFUSIONS
external beam radiation and internal radiation, or brachytherapy.
FCS has been providing alternative infusion therapy for non-cancer
If your physician determines that radiation therapy should be a patients since 1984. We partner with both primary and specialty
part of your treatment plan, and it is not of ered within the area physicians in the communities we serve to of er state-of-the-art
where you receive other services, you will be referred to one of our infusion therapy for non-cancer patients. Under the supervision of
strategic partners for treatment. Your physician will discuss whether our board certif ed physicians, we have dedicated teams of registered
radiation therapy is right for you.
nurses and pharmacy technicians who specialize in personalized
For more information about radiation therapy, visit our website: care when administering these types of medications.
FLCancer.com/RadiationOncology.

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