Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncology is the cancer subspecialty that utilizes various forms of radiation to safely and effectively treat cancer and other diseases. Radiation oncologists may use radiation to cure cancer, to control the growth of the cancer or to relieve symptoms, such as pain.

At the Cancer Treatment Center at Samaritan Hospital, board-certified radiation oncologist
Sarada Reddy, MD, FACRO provides a vast range of radiation treatments, including:

• Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
• HDR brachytherapy for numerous cancer sites, including gynecologic cancers and skin cancers
• Mammosite brachytherapy for breast malignancies

Learn more about radiation therapy.