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Mayo Clinic's Division of Radiation Oncology in Rochester uses
the most sophisticated technology available and employs highly experienced
dedicated personnel to deliver radiation therapy with skill and
compassion.
Division staff members care for more than 1,900 patients with malignant
diseases each year. Radiation oncologists at Mayo Clinic specialize
in treating two or three types of cancer. This specialization ensures
that even patients with rare cancers receive care from someone who
is highly skilled at treating their specific condition.
The department offers the full spectrum of radiation therapy modalities
and equipment, including:
- Standard external beam radiation, including
high-energy photons and electron beam
- Stereotactic radiosurgery delivered via a Leksell
Gamma Knife unit or Brain Lab system
- Brachytherapy for a wide variety of malignancies
using low and high dose rate methods
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
- Intraoperative irradiation via electron beam
or high dose rate irradiation
- Ultrasound superficial hyperthermia.
- Electronic portal imaging
- CT and fluoroscopic simulation
In addition, the department offers more than 250 cancer clinical
studies for brain, breast, head and neck, gastrointestinal, genitourinary,
gynecologic and lung cancers. Protocols also are available for lymphoma,
melanoma and sarcoma.
Faculty
The faculty involved in the Radiation Oncology Residency
Program includes 14 radiation oncologists, who collectively have
a wealth of experience in every aspect of radiation oncology. Their
expertise includes all areas of clinical practice and basic and
applied research, education and professional activity and is demonstrated
through leadership in national organizations, the certification
and peer-review process and educational involvement.
Each faculty member works with residents and is available for clinical
and research mentorship. In addition there are five radiation oncology
physics consultants who work directly with the staff physicians
and residents and direct the teaching of radiation physics. These
individuals demonstrate expertise through involvement in leadership
in national organizations, certification and peer-review process
as well as the educational involvement.
Visiting Professors
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present
their work during conferences and special Cancer Center presentations.
Residents can meet with these individuals to discuss topics in the
visiting professors area of expertise. You will be encouraged to
take full advantage of these opportunities.
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