{"id":6,"date":"2024-07-27T01:23:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T01:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/roas\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2024-09-14T20:42:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T20:42:33","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/roas\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block-cancer-center-page-title\">\n<h1>Radiation Oncology<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p>Radiation oncology is a specialized area of cancer medicine that uses radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer. It is used in more than half of all cancer cases. In radiation therapy, we use high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells in your body. The radiation can be delivered using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cancer.dartmouth.edu\/radiation-oncology\/external-radiation-therapy\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"4d05b569-21e5-47ff-9548-b7205c333cbe\">external beam<\/a>\u00a0from a special machine called a linear accelerator<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cancer.dartmouth.edu\/radiation-oncology\/internal-radiation-therapy\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"45dcd00c-0d93-478d-b5f1-e27bfd3dfacd\">Radiotherapeutic devices, implants, or medications<\/a>\u00a0that emit radiation from inside your body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"panel panel--right panel--medium bg-color-secondary-80\">\n<div class=\"panel__body\">\n<h2>History of innovation<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"h4 color-primary\"><strong>1896<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Dartmouth performs first diagnostic radiograph (X-ray) in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"h4 color-primary\"><strong>1956<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0First coined the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Dartmouth<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"h4 color-primary\"><strong>2001<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0First hyperbaric oxygen program within a New England radiation oncology department<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"h4 color-primary\"><strong>2004<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0First worldwide use of Pd-103 coils: an internally implanted radiation treatment for prostate cancer<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"h4 color-primary\"><strong>2004<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Therasphere: 1 of 24 centers in U.S. \u2013 microbeads for the treatment of liver cancer<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"h4 color-primary\"><strong>2016<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Invention of Cherenkov imaging cameras that allow a visual mapping of the skin surface radiation left by the beam<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"h4 color-primary\"><strong>2017<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Space OAR Hydrogel treatment: First center in northern New England. SpaceOAR Hydrogel lessens the impact of radiation therapy on organs close to the prostate.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"h4 color-primary\"><strong>2021<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0FLASH XRT: First to use with modified linear accelerator delivery. Using ultra-high dose rates compared to conventional radiation may reduce damage to normal tissue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We continue to lead the way in research and technology. From the first U.S. use of a diagnostic radiograph (early X-ray) that happened at Dartmouth in 1896, our commitment has always been to innovation that helps us to provide you with the best and most advanced treatments in your journey with cancer.<\/p>\n<p>We use the most advanced computer planning, imaging, and treatment delivery systems to tailor your treatment. This improves outcomes and reduces side effects. Your well-being is of paramount importance to us.<\/p>\n<p>We treat around 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cancer.dartmouth.edu\/radiation-oncology\/new-patients\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"391aad33-7818-4fa1-bcf7-49619ee2528d\">new patients<\/a>\u00a0with cancer each year. We provide many different types of treatment options so that we can tailor your care to what you need.<\/p>\n<p>Our comprehensive radiation therapy services provide many options for personalized treatment. Radiation therapy is sometimes complemented by other treatment methods such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chemotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Immunotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have had your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cancer.dartmouth.edu\/radiation-oncology\/new-patients\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"391aad33-7818-4fa1-bcf7-49619ee2528d\">consultation and planning visits<\/a>, your therapy team will review the options specific to your situation. Your team helps you decide the best course for your treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Program goals<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide expert and compassionate clinical care<\/li>\n<li>Discover new ways to improve your clinical outcome with cancer<\/li>\n<li>Increase our understanding of the biology of cancer<\/li>\n<li>Educate the next generation of experts and leaders in radiation oncology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We know that radiation therapy can be overwhelming. You may have a lot of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cancer.dartmouth.edu\/radiation-oncology\/faq\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"aaa5ce18-4063-4a81-bb27-f494768f483e\">questions<\/a>. Our experienced staff will help you understand your options. We are here to help you reach the decision that best meets your goals and expectations of recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Radiation Oncology Radiation oncology is a specialized area of cancer medicine that uses radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer. It is used in more than half of all cancer cases. 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