Mercer and Lawrence County residents now have access to the most sophisticated radiation oncology treatment at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley, with the addition of a second ...

During GK thalamotomy, patients are placed in a stereotactic frame under local anaesthetic. Typically, a single central maximal dose of 130–152 Gy using a 4 mm collimator is administered to the Vim.

Radiotherapy to the head and neck causes temporary (or acute) side effects. Side effects can be mild or more severe, depending on the size of the area being treated and the length of your treatment.

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-frequency waves to destroy cancer cells. Doctors determine the type and dose of radiation based on the type and location of the cancer, your ...

Purpose: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been increasingly used to treat intracranial ... In routine clinical practice, patients are invited for a follow-up examination 6 months after radiation ...