Radiation Oncology

Advanced Cancer Care

When you choose the Cancer Center of Mobile, our handpicked doctors, radiation therapists, and support staff are all dedicated to helping you take on cancer and win.

We deliver advanced, precise radiation therapy using a Varian TrueBeam combined with AlignRT® surface guidance system. This means faster treatments, pinpoint accuracy, and maximum protection for healthy tissue.

Cancers We Treat

Our comprehensive radiation therapy program treats a wide range of cancers, including:

• Bladder Cancer • Brain Cancer • Bone Cancer • Breast Cancer • Colon Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer • Head and Neck Cancers • Lung Cancer • Lymphoma
• Pancreatic Cancer • Prostate Cancer • Rectal Cancer • Sarcomas • Skin Cancer
• Stomach Cancer • Testicular Cancer

Our Advanced Radiation Therapy Technology

Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator

The Varian TrueBeam is a state-of-the-art radiotherapy system engineered for precision, speed, and versatility. It integrates advanced imaging, beam delivery, and motion management to deliver powerful treatments with sub-millimeter accuracy.

• Faster treatments — Many sessions that once took 15–30 minutes are now completed in just a few minutes.
• Pinpoint precision —  Radiation beams are shaped exactly to the tumor while sparing healthy tissue.
• Versatile capabilities — A variety of treatment techniques offer the availability to treat a wide range of cancer cases.

Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT)

AlignRT® uses advanced 3D cameras to track the patient’s body surface in real time.

• Non-invasive — More comfortable and patient-friendly.
• Real-time motion management — capable of automatically pausing the beam if the patient moves, ensuring perfect positioning.
• Enhanced safety & efficiency — Faster setup and continuous monitoring.

Cancer Treatment Options

The TrueBeam combined with AlignRT allows us to offer the full spectrum of advanced radiation therapy tailored to your needs:

• 3-D Conformal Radiation Therapy — The radiation beam conforms directly to the tumor’s size and shape; frequently used for lung, breast, and skin cancers.
• RapidArc® — Uses a continuous rotating beam to deliver targeted radiation quickly and precisely while sparing healthy tissue; ideal for prostate, breast, head & neck, and lung cancers.
• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) — Delivers high-dose radiation with pinpoint precision in fewer sessions, using custom molds for maximum comfort and accuracy.
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) — High-dose, highly focused radiation delivered in one or few sessions with sub-millimeter precision for tumors in the brain and spine

Your Treatment Journey: What to Expect

On your first visit, your radiation oncologist will review your diagnosis in detail and discuss the best treatment options for you. This includes how radiation therapy fits into your overall care plan alongside surgery, chemotherapy, or other treatments.

Following the consultation, you will be scheduled for a CT treatment planning scan. This scan helps precisely map the location and shape of the tumor so we can design a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. The planning process, which is personally overseen by your radiation oncologist, typically takes anywhere from 1 day to 2 weeks, depending on the complexity of the treatment.

Once your treatment plan is complete, we will schedule your radiation therapy sessions. Most patients receive treatment on an outpatient basis, Monday through Friday. A full course of treatment usually lasts between 1 and 6 weeks, depending on the prescribed treatment.