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Radiation Therapy in Focus

Radiation Therapy in Focus gives cancer patients and their families information about radiation therapy's value with a focus on current facts about this treatment. Hear directly from patients who have been through radiation therapy and from radiation oncologists about how radiation therapy can give targeted and precise treatments for people living with cancer. Learn more.

Safety

Radiation therapy is extremely safe. There are multiple checks and balances throughout the entire radiation therapy process to ensure patients receive the safest, most effective radiation therapy treatment.

QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOUR DOCTOR

Learn important questions to ask before, during and after your treatment, including questions on radiation safety.

IMMUNOTHERAPY

Immunotherapy is a type of drug or medication that can block the signals that cancer cells use to “hide” from our immune system. Blocking these signals allows the immune system to fight cancer in a very different way than other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy, which directly damage cancer cells.

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Learn More About Practice Accreditation

WHAT IS ACCREDITATION

Accreditation is evidence that radiation oncology facilities are committed to providing high-quality and safe patient care.

WHY ACCREDITATION

Accreditation can give you the confidence that the facility has met the nationally recognized standards supporting good, safe care.

ACCREDITED FACILITIES

Find an APEx accredited facility near you.