Cancers We Treat
The physicians at Florida Oncology Tavares treat a wide variety of cancers with state-of-the art radiation therapies. Below is a list of the cancers most commonly treated with radiation therapy. Our physicians can provide more detailed information on whether radiation therapy is appropriate for any individual patient case.
- Bone and Soft Tissue
- Brain and Central Nervous System
- Breast Cancer
- Cancers of the Head and Neck (Oral Cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Lymph Nodes, Thyroid)
- Gastrointestinal Cancers (Esophagus, Stomach, Pancreas, Liver, Biliary System, Colon, Rectum, Anal Canal)
- Genitourinary Cancers (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Testis, Penis)
- Gynecologic Cancers (Uterus, Cervix, Vagina, Vulva)
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphomas
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
BONE AND SOFT TISSUE
The physicians at Florida Oncology Tavares use a variety of radiation treatment techniques to treat cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, lymph nodes, and thyroid. These cancers may be treated at various stages, usually as part of a broader treatment plan that may include chemotherapy and other therapies. Radiation may address a tumor as a primary or secondary treatment or may help patients manage symptoms caused by advanced cancers. You can read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. We understand that each cancer case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.
Brain and Central Nervous System
Florida Oncology Tavares treats many forms of cancer responsible for attacking the brain and central nervous system, including both primary brain tumors and metastatic brain tumors. We are also able to treat brain stem glioma, craniopharyngioma, medulloblastoma, meningioma, glioblastoma, and spinal cord tumors. Each cancer case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a broad term for cancers that begin in the breast. Breast cancer can start in one or both breasts when cells begin to grow out of control. Although it occurs most often in women, men can be affected by breast cancer, too.
There are many different types of breast cancer. These cancers are classified by the kind of tissue in the breast that is affected as well as by certain types of proteins and genes produced by the cancer cells. The classification helps to determine the state of the cancer as well as a patient’s treatment options.
Florida Oncology Tavares offers many treatment options and techniques for breast cancer. You can read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. Our primary goal is to prevent breast cancer recurrence. Each case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.
CANCERS OF THE HEAD AND NECK (ORAL CAVITY, PHARYNX, LARYNX, LYMPH NODES, THYROID)
The physicians at Florida Oncology Tavares use a variety of radiation treatment techniques to treat various types of bone and soft tissue cancers. These cancers may be treated at various stages, usually as part of a broader treatment plan that may include chemotherapy and other therapies. Radiation may address a tumor as a primary or secondary treatment or may help patients manage symptoms caused by advanced cancers. You can read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. We understand that each cancer case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.
GASTROINTESTINAL CANCERS (ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, PANCREAS, LIVER, BILIARY SYSTEM, COLON, RECTUM, ANAL CANAL)
The physicians at Florida Oncology Tavares use a variety of radiation treatment techniques to treat cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary system, colon, rectum, and anal canal. These cancers may be treated at various stages, usually as part of a broader treatment plan that may include chemotherapy and other therapies. Radiation may address a tumor as a primary or secondary treatment or may help patients manage symptoms caused by advanced cancers. You can read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. We understand that each cancer case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.
GENITOURINARY CANCERS (PROSTATE, BLADDER, KIDNEY, TESTIS, PENIS)
The physicians at Florida Oncology Tavares use a variety of radiation treatment techniques to treat cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testis, and penis. These cancers may be treated at various stages, usually as part of a broader treatment plan that may include chemotherapy and other therapies. Radiation may address a tumor asa primary or secondary treatment or may help patients manage symptoms caused by advanced cancers. You can read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. We understand that each cancer case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.
GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS (UTERUS, CERVIX, VAGINA, VULVA)
The physicians at Florida Oncology Tavares use a variety of radiation treatment techniques to treat cancers of the uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva. These cancers may be treated at various stages, usually as part of a broader treatment plan that may include chemotherapy and other therapies. Radiation may address a tumor as a primary or secondary treatment or may help patients manage symptoms caused by advanced cancers. You can read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. We understand that each cancer case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.
Lung Cancer
Florida Oncology Tavares offers many radiotherapy treatments for lung cancer. Radiation may be used to shrink a tumor prior to surgery or to prevent lung cancer recurrence by treating the area after tumor removal. Radiation therapy for lung cancer also can be used to relieve symptoms caused by the cancer, such as pain, bleeding or blockage of airways by the tumor. You can read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. Each case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address each patient’s individual experience.
LYMPHOMAS
Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that begin in the lymphatic system. There are two main kinds of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma, which spreads in a somewhat orderly manner from one group of lymph nodes to another and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which spreads more chaotically through the lymphatic system.
The physicians at Florida Oncology Tavares utilize a variety of radiation treatment techniques to treat both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. You can read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. We understand that each cancer case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer refers to cancer (uncontrolled growth of cells into a tumor) in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer only occurs in males. The prostate gland is involved in the male reproductive process. It produces some of the fluid that makes up semen.
Almost all prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas; cancers that develop from glandular cells, though other rare types do also occur.
Florida Oncology Tavares offers many treatment techniques for prostate cancer, including time-saving treatments like 5-day SABR. You can find more information about the SABR treatment here. You can also read more about the treatments offered at our facility here. Each case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address each patient’s individual experience.
Skin Cancer
Many different skin cancers respond well to superficial external beam radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is often an excellent alternative to Mohs micrographic surgery, particularly in cosmetically sensitive areas such as the nose, ears, eyelids, and face, as no cutting or suturing is required. Each cancer case is unique; our physicians will create a personalized treatment plan to address our patient’s individual experience.