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Radiation Oncology

Our mission is to deliver safe, advanced radiation therapy in a warm and welcoming setting. We bring decades of experience caring for adults and children, with treatment designed around each patient’s needs.

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Advanced, customized care

At Mass General Brigham, our radiation oncology team combines the most advanced technologies with a compassionate approach. Our radiation oncologists are leaders in their field and faculty members at Harvard Medical School. They are experts in specific types of cancer and work closely with medical oncologists and surgeons who focus on the same disease. Together, this team develops a coordinated treatment plan tailored for you.
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Our approach to treatment and care

A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. We’re here to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and help you feel as comfortable as possible throughout treatment.
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Multidisciplinary approach
Our radiation oncologists work closely with medical oncologists and surgical oncologists who specialize in the same type of cancer. They also work with medical physicists and dosimetrists who help design radiation treatment to ensure it is safe and accurate. This team-based approach sets the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute apart from most other cancer centers.
Advanced radiation therapies
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is a recognized leader in the development and delivery of innovative radiation treatments and techniques, including proton therapy. Our expert Radiation Oncology team uses the latest technologies to precisely target tumors and protect healthy tissue.
State-of-the-art equipment

You have access to the most up-to-date equipment, including:

  • Adaptive radiotherapy units
  • High-dose and low-dose brachytherapy treatment units
  • Photon linear accelerators (linacs)
  • MRI-guided linear accelerator
  • Mobile electron linear accelerators that may be used in the operating room for intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT)
  • 4D CT and MRI scanners for treatment planning
  • Surface imaging systems

We perform daily, monthly, and annual checks on all our equipment to ensure its safety and accuracy.

Supportive care programs for radiation oncology patients
We offer a wide range of supportive services to care for your whole well-being during treatment. These include relaxation programs, such as art and music therapy, as well as practical support, like help with transportation. Licensed Child Life Specialists and Social Workers can help recommend services for our patients and their families.
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Our cancer specialists

At every step, your care is guided by a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists. This may include medical, surgical, and radiation oncology physicians, advanced practice providers, radiologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, nurse navigators, and more. You may also work with dietitians, genetic counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals.
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Specialists
Our radiation oncologists work with specialists from across the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. Our goal is to bring you coordinated, targeted care.

  • Pediatric Radiation Therapy

    Our team is here for your whole family with advanced pediatric radiation therapy treatment and support services. Find out more about our expertise and approach.

  • Pediatric Proton Therapy

    Children with cancer and other conditions receive proton therapy, a more precise radiation therapy, at one of the world’s most experienced centers. Learn more.

  • Center for Tumors of the Nervous System

    Experts at the Center for Tumors of the Nervous System (CTNS) offer comprehensive neuro-oncology care for common and complex tumors. Learn more.

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Radiation oncology research and clinical trials

We’re one of the world’s leading cancer research centers, working to continually bring you the latest discoveries. Our physicians, physician-scientists, biologists, and physicists are among the most active, visionary investigators in developing next-generation radiation therapies.

We lead many of the country’s clinical trials and have special staff who help patients learn about and enroll in clinical trials.

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Learn how cancer research informs patient care

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Contact the Cancer Institute

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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