Cancer Center at Gaithersburg

Cancer Center at Gaithersburg Contact us at info@raddocs.com. Visit our website at www.raddocs.com Unlike other cancer treatments, radiation therapy involves daily treatments.

About the Cancer Center
The Cancer Center at Gaithersburg provides patients with a full compliment of radiation therapy options. The Cancer Center at Gaithersburg is proud to be the first center in Montgomery County to offer stereotactic radiosurgery on a dedicated linear accelerator. With the Elekta digital linear accelerator available as well, the stereotactic radiosurgery linear accelerator allows patients to receive a full array of external beam radiation treatments in the heart of Montgomery County. Our Process
We understand that being a candidate for radiation therapy has its logistical concerns. The Cancer Center at Gaithersburg is committed to making the process of receiving care as easy as possible – from the first appointment to follow up after receiving treatment. Through personalized plans our process includes the following steps:

CONSULTATION: The first appointment will involve a consultation with the physician. This is usually made within 24 to 48 hours of calling. The consultation involves taking a patient history, reviewing reports and x-rays, as well as a thorough explanation of the treatment that is best suited for the patient. SIMULATION: If the decision is made to proceed with treatments, the patient will be scheduled for a simulation. This is done with our state-of-the-art computuerized tomography (CT) simulators. The images are used to define the patient’s anatomy and identify the tumor or area to be treated and then to create a 3D reconstruction of the body. TREATMENT PLANNING: Once the patient has undergone simulation, the physician and the members of the treatment team review the images along with the patient’s medical tests to develop an optimal treatment plan. RADIATION TREATMENTS: When the patient begins treatments with us, each session is painless and usually takes less than 20 minutes. Because the treatments are five days a week, we make it a priority to accommodate patients scheduling needs. Our Technologies
We offer the most advanced technologies currently available, including:

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Brachytherapy
3D Conformal Radiation Therapy

IMRT and IGRT capabilities are available at the Cancer Center at Gaithersburg. These technologies are delivered with the Elekta Synergy® Digital Accelerator. The Elekta allows us to image patients prior to treatment delivery, therefore assuring pinpoint accuracy. SRS capabilities are currently available at the Cancer Center at Gaithersburg. SRS is delivered with the Elekta Synergy S®,The Synergy S® is the newest linear accelerator by Elekta and is designed to provide stereotactic radiosurgery treatments with the most advanced technology available by the pioneers of SRS. The Cancer Center at Gaithersburg is proud to have the newest and only SRS unit of its kind in Montgomery County.

Happy Halloween!!!
10/31/2017

Happy Halloween!!!

May - Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month!
05/18/2017

May - Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month!

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. While this disease is thought to mainly affect our older generations, a new ...
03/10/2017

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. While this disease is thought to mainly affect our older generations, a new study is showing that cancer rates are rising sharply for Gen X and millennials. Please take a moment to read this article.

The rising rates of colorectal cancer among young and middle-aged adults are raising questions about whether screening should routinely start earlier than age 50.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! Check out this informative article on Cervical Cancer.
01/03/2017

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! Check out this informative article on Cervical Cancer.

One out of every 156 women in the United States will develop cancer of the cervix in her lifetime. These are some important facts about cervical cancer risks,

Dr. Gupta & Sara posing with the newest member of our staff!
12/12/2016

Dr. Gupta & Sara posing with the newest member of our staff!

To kick start Breast Cancer Awareness month, here's an interesting Breast Health infograph with great information!
10/04/2016

To kick start Breast Cancer Awareness month, here's an interesting Breast Health infograph with great information!

Good to know: Cancer Preview Overview from the National Cancer Institute.
08/09/2016

Good to know: Cancer Preview Overview from the National Cancer Institute.

General information about cancer prevention and descriptions of the concepts used in cancer-specific prevention summaries.

Check out Dr. Gupta's recent Fox 5 News interview!
08/02/2016

Check out Dr. Gupta's recent Fox 5 News interview!

A Virginia man was charged with preying on cancer patients by pretending to be a doctor and then selling an expensive and bogus “miracle drug.” His arrest is raising questions about where patients should turn to when seeking alternative therapies

August is Summer Sun Safety Month! It's extremely important to protect your skin from sun damage which can result in ski...
08/02/2016

August is Summer Sun Safety Month! It's extremely important to protect your skin from sun damage which can result in skin cancer. Doctors recommend checking your skin once a month for any changes. Having a partner examine your skin can lead to early detection.

Training helps family, friends detect new melanomas in previously treated patients.

It's not unusual for both men and women with cancer to worry about losing their hair. Hair helps identify who we are. It...
07/12/2016

It's not unusual for both men and women with cancer to worry about losing their hair. Hair helps identify who we are. It's part of the image that people like to see in the mirror. Hair loss can change the way people think of themselves. It may cause some people to lose self esteem.

Please check out this short article from the National Cancer Institute for more information regarding hair loss and how to cope with the change.

Information about what causes hair loss, a side effect of some cancer treatments, and ways to manage before and after hair loss.

The Mini Skin Cancer Prevention Handbook from the Skin Cancer Foundation!
07/01/2016

The Mini Skin Cancer Prevention Handbook from the Skin Cancer Foundation!

Nice weather is not the only reason to become more active. Check out this article from American Cancer Society!
06/09/2016

Nice weather is not the only reason to become more active. Check out this article from American Cancer Society!

Increased physical activity was associated with a decreased risk of 13 types of cancer, according to research from the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute.

Address

808 W Diamond Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
20878

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Cancer Center at Gaithersburg posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Cancer Center at Gaithersburg:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category