Cancer Specialists of North Florida provides radiotherapy and radiation oncology with compassionate care close to home. Contact our team to schedule today.
Radiation therapy uses targeted, high-energy rays to damage the DNA of cancer cells, stopping them from growing or spreading. It can be delivered from a machine (called a linear accelerator) or placed directly inside the body, depending on the type and location of the cancer. Radiation is often used to treat cancer or help relieve symptoms like pain or discomfort.
Before starting treatment, imaging tests like CT scans or PET scans help your care team pinpoint the exact size, shape, and location of the tumor. This allows your doctors to deliver powerful, cancer-fighting radiation as precisely as possible—while protecting nearby healthy tissue and reducing side effects.