Radiation Oncology

The Radiation Oncology Department at Saint Anne’s Hospital is recognized as a leading provider of high-energy external beam radiation and advanced brachytherapy cancer treatment programs. As a multidisciplinary team, our oncology specialists work together to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient. We ensure that referring physicians and other cancer care specialists involved in the patient’s are are kept informed of those plans and the patient’s progress during and after radiation therapy.

Radiation Oncology

Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Center
Hudner Oncology Center
795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721
508-235-5226

Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Center
Dartmouth campus
537 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747
508-961-0710

Our radiation oncology program is accredited by the American College of Radiology.

American College of Radiology accreditation - Radiation Oncology

The radiation oncology team includes:
  • Board-certified, fellowship-trained radiation oncologists who are affiliated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School 
  • Medical physicists
  • Medical dosimetrists
  • Radiation therapists
  • Radiation therapy nurses
  • Support staff specially trained in cancer care, including social workers, registered dietitians, rehabilitation specialists, medical interpreters, and chaplains

 

Dr. Jacqueline Tan, radiation oncologist, explains radiation therapy for treatment of breast cancer.

Resources

Radiation Oncology Services brochure
Our Radiation Oncology Specialists
Learn about our radiation therapy capabilities, provided by board-certified and fellowship-trained radiation oncologists who are affiliated with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard Medical School. We offer the region’s most extensive array of radiation therapies at our locations in Dartmouth and Fall River.
Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatment
For patients with prostate cancer: Learn how da Vinci robotic-assisted technology improves prostate surgery, and SpaceOAR technology reduces the effects of radiation therapy