Radiation Therapy

Learn about the advanced radiation therapy options offered by our specialized radiation oncology team.

What is Radiation Therapy?

Radiation therapy is one of the most powerful tools for treating cancer. This common cancer treatment uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells. There are several different types of radiation therapy, but all radiation treatments aim to protect healthy cells and tissues while targeting cancerous cells.

Radiation is used to:

Shrink or destroy tumors
Keep cancer from coming back
Treat cancer symptoms

Types of Radiation Therapy

External Beam Therapy

External beam radiation is the most common radiation cancer treatment. It uses high-energy X-ray beams to target the tumor site and avoid affecting other tissue areas. External beam radiation is often used to treat breast, colorectal, head, neck, lung and prostate cancers.

Our specialized team also offers electron beam therapy, a type of external beam radiation used to treat skin cancers. This treatment spares healthy tissues and focuses on skin lesions near the skin’s surface.

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

IMRT is the most precise, advanced treatment for prostate, head, neck and central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) cancers. The Foley Center’s RapidArc™ Technology uses custom radiation beams to destroy cancer cells. These powerful energy beams are shaped to match the shape of your tumor, directing more radiation to the tumor.

Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

IGRT combines X-ray imaging and the cone beam computed tomography (CT) scan to help precisely locate cancer tumors. The X-ray images, taken before your therapy session, help your team more accurately target your treatment.

Advanced Radiation Therapy at Rutland Regional

Our certified radiation oncology team offers the highest standard of radiation treatment for cancer, with therapies tailored to your condition.

Our Varian Trilogy™ Linear Accelerator is an advanced technology that successfully treats many types of conditions.

With this advanced technology, you’ll benefit from:

The highest radiation dose possible in shorter sessions
Adjustment for tumor motion during treatment
Targeted radiation that spares healthy tissues
The ability to target even the smallest lesions (abnormal tissues)

Learn More About the Linear Accelerator

Your Radiation Therapy Experience

At the Foley Cancer Center, you’ll receive comprehensive treatment and support. We’ll start with a consultation between you, your radiation oncologist, and others from your cancer care team including your supportive friends or family members if you wish.

We’ll examine you, review your medical history, and discuss your treatment options and side effects. After that, we’ll create your radiation treatment plan and continue guiding you through your cancer journey. Learn more about what to expect during radiation therapy.

Contact Foley Cancer Center

Phone: 802.747.1831

Our Locations

Foley Cancer Center

802-747-1831

Rutland Regional Medical Center
160 Allen Street
Rutland, VT 05701