Baptist Cancer Program - Baptist Memorial Health Care

Baptist Radiation Oncology
Recognized Leader
Baptist – Memphis Radiation Oncology Cancer Center is a recognized leader in providing quality
patient- centered care to patients diagnosed with cancer. Radiation Oncology services are provided in
an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The Baptist Center for Cancer Care is a comprehensive
cancer program where patients from the mid-south can be reassured by the competence and excellence
of the program. Patients receive a complete continuum of care by trained professionals, from
diagnosis and consultation through treatment and follow-up. Treatment options include conventional
radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT),
linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, prostate seed implant, and high dose rate (HDR)
brachytherapy.
Multidisciplinary tumor conferences are an inherent part of the collaborative efforts among the various
specialty physicians in determining the best plan of treatment for cancer patients. Conferences are
held weekly and include discussions on cancer sites such as breast, thoracic, head and neck, and GYN.
During 2010, Baptist Radiation Therapy installed a new Philips Brilliance Big Bore 16-slice CT Simulator
to assist with treatment planning. This CT Simulator has a wide aperture of 85cm thus allowing patients
to be simulated with immobilization devices in the treatment position. The addition of this new CT
Simulator has not only reduced total scanning time but also assisted with patient throughput.
For 2010, 711 patients were seen averaging 59 patients per month.
Future plans for Radiation Oncology include equipment replacement, expansion of services, and
investigation of new technologies to better serve our community and surrounding areas.
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