Pancreatic Cancer

South Florida Radiation Oncology offers the most technologically advanced cancer treatment options so you can get back to living your life.

We provide you and your family member with a team to help you navigate and decide upon the best course of treatment for you. Our experienced, board-certified physicians are here to deliver the best possible care with the most cutting edge technology.

If you've been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer it can be overwheming. SFRO can offer you hope with the latest radiation therapy treatments available.

According to the National Cancer Institute the definition of pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas. Also called exocrine cancer.

 

Estimated new cases and deaths from pancreatic cancer in the United States in 2012:


New cases: 43,920
Deaths: 37,390


See the online bookletWhat You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Pancreas to learn about pancreatic cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.

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We offer the following cutting edge treatments for pancreatic cancer treatment:

SFRO offers you hope with the CyberKnife System and TrueBeam STx.

CyberKnife Advantages:

  • The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is pain free, non-invasive - no incisions, and can be done in 5 treatments or less.
  • With the CyberKnife, no frame is required to keep the head motionless.
  • It is offered as an outpatient procedure so you experience an almost immediate return to normal activity.

For more detailed information on the CyberKnife system click here.

For additional resources about CyberKnife please visit these websites:

Accuray

CyberKnife®

 

TrueBeam STx Advantages:

  • The TrueBeam STx combines imaging, sophisticated and powerful beam delivery and advanced motion management to deliver a prescribed radiation dose from nearly every angle.
  • Clinicians can develop treatments that are best suited for patient's individual circumstances with greater precision

For additional resources about TrueBeam STx please visit these websites:

Varian

TrueBeam STx

 

Another effective treatment is Rapid Arc which is also performed by the TrueBeam, as radiotherapy technology, gated RapidArc and SBRT or stereotactic body radiotherapy.

To see the other treatment options available at SFRO please click here.

Please call us at 877-930-SFRO (7376) today to find the right  treatment option for you.

Please call us at 877-930-SFRO (7376) today to find the right  treatment option for you.
 
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