Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Tufts Medical Center has the distinction of being one of the first established in Boston, and was one of the earliest academic centers in the country to offer the highest photon energies available.  This trend as a technology leader has continued over the years in the areas of radiosurgery for brain tumors as exemplified by the Boston Gamma Knife Center, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), breast brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and other specialized procedures.

The team of physicians, physicists, and therapists provide conventional and specialized radiotherapy for all types of cancers and certain benign conditions including keloids and inflammatory diseases.  Faculty members participate in the multidisciplinary teams along with surgeons and medical oncologists to plan the care of patients evaluated in the cancer center.  There is a strong commitment to achieving superior clinical outcomes by investing in innovative technology and through advancements in patient care protocols.  

In addition to clinical duties faculty participate in the radiation oncology residency program to educate the physicians of the future as well as principal investigators in clinical trials.  Radiation Oncology at Tufts Medical Center has a rich and innovative history and remains focused on the care of each patient.