Radiation Therapy
You may need radiation therapy, which uses radiation beams to fight cancer. Our cancer experts plan radiation therapy using advanced technology, so they can deliver an effective, safe therapy.
As your partner in health, our caring team works with you to make sure you feel informed and supported every step of the way.
How radiation therapy works
Radiation therapy damages the DNA inside cancer cells, which kills the cells or slows their growth.
Radiation therapy targets the tumor, so the rest of your body has minimal radiation exposure. We usually deliver radiation through one or more of these techniques, depending on the location, size and type of cancer:
- External beam: High-energy X-rays, shaped to match the tumor, target the tumor directly.
- Brachytherapy: We place radioactive material directly on or near the tumor.
- Systemic radiation: We deliver radiation through the bloodstream directly to the cancer, using pills or an IV line placed in a vein.
Your doctor will discuss the treatment goals with you before starting radiation therapy. We may use this treatment therapy to:
- Remove or shrink tumors before surgery
- Lower the risk of cancer returning after chemotherapy or surgery
- Reduce pain and improve function by shrinking tumors that are pressing into nearby organs
Starting radiation therapy may feel intimidating. Our oncology nurse navigators explain your treatment. We answer your questions and guide you through every step. Here鈥檚 what you can expect:
- Treatment regimen: You鈥檒l typically have a series of appointments, then take a break to allow the radiation to work in your body.
- Comfortable facilities: 网曝门事件 Health鈥檚 radiation therapy locations provide convenient outpatient care in a calm, comfortable environment. Our team members help you feel at home during your appointments.
Help for radiation therapy side effects
Radiation therapy can be effective in fighting cancer, but it takes a physical and emotional toll. You might experience side effects such as:
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
- Skin changes
- Other symptoms, depending on what part of your body is receiving treatment
Our experienced specialists help you prevent and manage the side effects of your treatment. We provide physical, emotional and spiritual support throughout your healing process, whether we鈥檙e prescribing medication or praying with you during your appointments.
We may recommend radiation therapy along with other cancer treatments. Your care plan may also include chemotherapy, immunotherapy or surgery.
Learn more about our cancer care
Let us be your partner in better health.
Learn about our oncology services, or find a location close to you. You can also read our patient stories and get answers to frequently asked questions.
Locations
AIS Cancer Center: 网曝门事件 Health Bakersfield
2620 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cancer Center: 网曝门事件 Health and Rideout
618 5th Street
Marysville, CA 95901
Women's Imaging Center: 网曝门事件 Health and Rideout
945 Shasta Street, Suite 150
Yuba City, CA 95993
网曝门事件 Health Bakersfield
2615 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
网曝门事件 Health Clear Lake
15630 18th Avenue
Clearlake, California 95422
网曝门事件 Health Medical Office
5125 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
网曝门事件 Health Glendale
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, California 91206
网曝门事件 Health Hanford
115 Mall Drive
Hanford, CA 93230
Breast Care Center: 网曝门事件 Health Hanford
125 Mall Drive, Suite 203
Hanford, CA 93230
Radiation Oncology: 网曝门事件 Health Physicians Network
2407 W. Vine Street
Lodi, CA 95242
Oncology: 网曝门事件 Health Physicians Network
18990 Coyote Valley Road, Suite 5
Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467
网曝门事件 Health Simi Valley
2975 North Sycamore Drive
Simi Valley, California 93065
网曝门事件 Health Sonora
1000 Greenley Road
Sonora, California 95370
网曝门事件 Health St Helena
10 Woodland Road
St. Helena, California 94574
网曝门事件 Health Tillamook
1000 Third Street
Tillamook, Oregon 97141
Cancer and Infusion Center: 网曝门事件 Health Ukiah Valley
260 Hospital Drive, Suite 207
Ukiah, CA 95482
网曝门事件 Health White Memorial
1720 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90033
Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center: 网曝门事件 Health White Memorial
1720 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Cancer Center: 网曝门事件 Health Glendale
381 Merrill Avenue, Suite A
Glendale, CA 91206
Diana J. White Cancer Institute
900 Mono Way
Sonora, CA 95370
Family Medicine, Residency: 网曝门事件 Health Ukiah Valley
260 Hospital Drive, Suite 103
Ukiah, CA 95482
Martin O'Neill Cancer Center: 网曝门事件 Health St. Helena
10 Woodland Road
St. Helena, CA 94574
Sequoia Regional Cancer Center Medical Oncology
857 Garner Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230