Radiation Oncology

Brachytherapy is a form of internal radiation therapy that can be used to treat several types of cancer. Unlike external beam radiation therapy (EBRT)—in which high-energy X-ray beams are generated by an external machine (linear accelerator) and aimed at a tumor—brachytherapy involves the placement of radioactive material directly inside or next to a tumor.

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) is a noninvasive radiation therapy that treats tumors in the body besides the brain and head.

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) allows radiation intensity to be changed (modulated) during treatment to precisely deliver the radiation to the tumor and sparing normal surrounding tissue. Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) is an advanced form of IMRT where single or multiple radiation beams sweep in arcs around the patient rather than remaining static. This therapy delivers a high-powered, targeted dose of radiation with minimal damage to normal surrounding tissue and critical anatomy.

Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) uses medical imaging to help provide precise and accurate radiation treatment.

Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) is a technique that uses stereo vision technology to track a patients' surface in 3D, for both setup and motion management during radiotherapy.

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (HDR) involves placing a protected source of high energy radiation over the surface of the tumor or directly within the tumor and using specially designed applicators, such as radioactive plaques, needles, tubes, wires, or small "seed" made of radionuclides. The high energy source (usually Iridium-192) allows the patient to receive radiation within a few minutes.

Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy places radioactive materials inside the body for extended periods of time.

Brachytherapy is a form of internal radiation therapy that can be used to treat several types of cancer. Unlike external beam radiation therapy (EBRT)—in which high-energy X-ray beams are generated by an external machine (linear accelerator) and aimed at a tumor—brachytherapy involves the placement of radioactive material directly inside or next to a tumor.

Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) is a radiation treatment performed for cancers that are difficult to remove during surgery and when there is concern that tiny amounts of unseen cancer might remain. IORT directs radiation to the targeted area while minimally affecting the surrounding tissue.

Our CyberKnife S7 radiosurgery system is a non-invasive alternative to surgical treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous tumors. It is a fully automated, artificial intellingence-driven system that incorporates real-time motion adaptation to deliver stereotactic treatments to any part of the body with sub-millimeter precision in as little as 15 minutes. This means that greater doses of radiation therapy can be delivered to the target area with minimal effects on nearby healthy tissue and organs. The system virtually eliminates manual tasks and the potential for errors.

Similar to the CyberKnife system, the TrueBeam radiotherapy system is an advanced medical linear accelerator that delivers quick, precise image-guided radiation therapy. It can decrease treatment time from 30 minutes to two minutes without sacrificing accuracy, precision or safety. The system offers a variety of treatment techniques to address many cancer types as well as advanced imaging capabilities, including respiration-synchronized radiographs, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, Triggered Imaging and more.

The BRAVOS afterloader system is designed to streamline the overall high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment process.  

The integration of IDENTIFY in the Varian technology ecosystem is designed to deliver many advantages to users of TrueBeam including continued compatibility, increased automation and clinical confidence. 

In collaborative partnership with the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), TGH is working to create a proton therapy center near downtown Tampa. Proton therapy is the most advanced form of cancer-fighting technology available. It’s ideal for treating both cancerous and benign tumors, especially those that are close to vital organs and can’t easily be targeted with other forms of radiation therapy. We are eager to provide this cutting-edge treatment to our patients soon.

This FDA-cleared procedure places a bio-resorbable collagen tile the size of a postage stamp in the tumor site, immediately following surgery to remove the tumor. The procedure slows the progression of a returning brain tumor by immediately targeting residual tumor cells with precise gamma ray doses before those cells can significantly replicate.

The CivaSheet is a type of brachytherapy device that is customizable to each patient's condition. It can be used for numerous types of cancer including colorectal, gynecological, head and neck. soft tissue sarcomas and pancreatic cancer

The TGH and USF Health Radiology’s Division of 3D Clinical Applications is one of the most advanced point-of-care printing labs in the nation, creating 3D models that are accurate in size and shape to within one one-hundredth of an inch. The models are biomimetic and bio-compatible — giving physicians near-perfect replicas to aid in surgical planning and procedural practice.

This approach offers tissue-sparing dosimetry and maximizes ease of use during placement while also offering dose customization.