The Radiation Oncology Network is a group of seven centers partnering with the University of Michigan to provide radiation therapy in Alpena, Ann Arbor, Novi, Southfield and Wyoming (Grand Rapids area).
Radiation Therapy (irradiation or radiotherapy) is the use of high energy radiation, primarily x-rays, to kill cancer cells. In high doses, radiation causes damage to cells by interfering with the cell’s ability to grow and reproduce. Cells that are growing and multiplying are very sensitive to the effects of radiation. Because cancer cells reproduce more frequently than normal cells, they are more likely to be damaged by radiation. Normal cells can also be affected by radiation, but normal cells tend to be able to recover from radiation damage.
Radiation therapy is designed to treat tumor-containing tissue. Occasionally, normal tissue receives radiation, too. During radiation treatments, some normal tissues are temporarily irritated. This irritation usually resolves shortly after treatment. Rarely, delayed or chronic complications may occur. Please check with your physician for further information.
The University of Michigan Radiation Oncology Program is dedicated to the highest standards of patient care and are industry leaders in quality assurance.
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