Our radiation oncologists begin by devising an individualized treatment plan for each patient. A personal consultation with one of our physicians starts this process by obtaining a full understanding of the patient’s disease and his personal preferences.

Every consideration is given to the extent of the man’s cancer, other medical conditions, his ability to tolerate potential side effects and his lifestyle factors. The man is provided full details of each possible course of treatment in order to guide this very personal decision.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells by disrupting their ability to grow and multiply. Our approach is precisely targeted. We employ the most refined methods of radiation delivery to provide the highest, most effective dose, in the fewest possible treatments, with the fewest possible side effects.

Atlanta Oncology Associates has used the power and curative effects of radiation since 1973 to treat thousands of patients with prostate cancer as well as breast, bladder, lung, uterine and many other types of cancers. Our team of radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, physicists, therapists and nurses are experts in cancer treatment.

We offer the three most advanced radiation treatment options. Each of these is used and recognized for its effectiveness in major prostate cancer treatment centers across the United States.

1. External Beam utilizing Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
2. Permanent Brachytherapy – internal radiation delivered with permanent implanted radioactive seeds
3. Temporary Brachytherapy – internal radiation delivered with temporary implanted radioactive sources.

The most appropriate method is determined by how fast the cancer is growing, if it has spread, the patient’s age, overall health and personal preferences. Again, this choice is best made with the help of experienced specialists. For over thirty years, we have successfully counseled and treated thousands of men.

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