Radiation Oncology
Washington DC Cancer Treatments
At the GW Radiation Oncology Center, we are dedicated to your treatment and recovery.
We’re with you every step of the way, providing advanced diagnostic and medical treatment. Our dedicated, supportive staff will make you feel comfortable while you receive the personalized, world-class medical care you expect from The GW Medical Faculty Associates and George Washington University Hospital.
Our Program Features:
- Accommodating treatment schedules
- Advanced medical diagnostic equipment
- A spacious, welcoming environment
- Patient navigators to ensure care is personalized to your needs
- Patient interpreter services
- Nutritional support
Patient Navigators are Here to Help
Our patient navigators work with you and your medical team to ensure you receive comprehensive medical care and support by:
- identifying helpful resources
- connecting you with supportive care services
- helping to schedule medical appointments
- keeping track of medical records
- discussing applicable clinical trials
- arranging transportation to and from appointments
- helping with financial and insurance issues
- making sure all of your questions and concerns are addressed
Highly Advanced Medical Technology
Our advanced technology includes the GE Optima CT and the Varian Truebeam STx. The GE Optima CT580 W is high-resolution CT imaging technology, offering:
- Crystal clarity for outstanding images with exceptional clarity
- Lightning fast speed for more comfortable exams and reduced chances of patient motion
- Advanced table design with the ability to scan clearly from head to toe
- Convenient for patients of all sizes, including larger patients weighing up to 650 pounds
The TrueBeam™ system from Varian Medical Systems is one of the latest, most advanced radiotherapy technologies in the world for treating cancer. It provides fast, powerful, non-invasive cancer treatments, offering:
- Pinpoint accuracy and precision for treating cancers in any area of the body
- Faster delivery for more comfortable treatments, reducing patient motion during treatment
- Rotation around the patient to deliver a prescribed radiation dose from any angle
- Real-time imaging tools allow clinicians to “see” the tumor they are about to treat.
- Closed-circuit television systems enabling the therapist to monitor the patient at all times