In cancer care, Hahnemann offers full-service diagnostics, including advanced laboratory and imaging services. A number of specialized multi-disciplinary centers manage treatment of central nervous tumors, ocular tumors, skin malignancies and breast cancer. Access to many national cooperative group trials may be available to select patients.
Hahnemann continues a high level of expertise in the management of both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) lesions with radiation treatment.
The department offers:
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IMRT (intensity modualted radiation therapy) via linear accelerator
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stereotactic radiosurgery,
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total body irradiation,
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intraoperative radiation therapy,
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ocular brachytherapy
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3-D treatment planning, a technique that preserves areas surrounding the cancerous tumor.
We are also involved in research in various clinical studies, including pediatric oncology.