South Florida Radiation Oncology & the CyberKnife Center of Florida

Why You Should Consider South Florida Radiation Oncology for Your Cancer Treatment

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you don’t want to settle for anything less than the leading edge cancer care available. At South Florida Radiation Oncology, we offer an experienced and compassionate team of medical professionals who work together to provide patients with comfort, convenience and access to the most cutting-edge cancer treatment in Florida.

• Recognizing the SFRO Difference: With eight outstanding cancer centers across Florida, we have carefully created an unparalleled team of cancer specialists. Every SFRO doctor is a board-certified radiation oncologist, a distinction that sets our team apart from other cancer centers. Radiation Oncologists are able to pool resources, research, and knowledge by communicating openly and passionately.
• Providing More Than Just Treatment: At SFRO, we understand that each patient needs much more than just treatment. We are dedicated to providing each patient with individualized, comprehensive care and offer psychological support during your difficult time.
• Using the Latest and Best Technology: Medicine is one of the most rapidly advancing fields in the modern world, and keeping up with the latest oncology treatment options could mean saving patients’ lives. We seek to offer as many treatment options as possible. To achieve this, our radiation oncologists actively research, learn, and educate each other on the most recent and groundbreaking technologies.
• Creating a Strong Network of Knowledge and Support: Just as we believe in offering full support to each of our cancer center patients, we also believe in supporting the greater oncology community. We seek to create, build, and maintain relationships with the nation’s leading radiation oncology foundations, research centers, and other organizations.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, we invite you to experience treatment at Florida’s best cancer center. South Florida Radiation Oncology seeks to make a difference in the lives of every patient. If you’d like to learn more about SFRO, we invite you to visit our Facebook page. If you’re ready to discover the SFRO difference, call us today at (888) 823-9162.

A Look at Lung Cancer Treatment

There are nearly 175,000 Americans diagnosed with lung cancer each year. Although no cure for lung cancer exists today, new technology and treatment options are saving more lives.

In this video, South Florida Radiation Oncology’s founder, Kishore Dass M.D., explains lung cancer treatment and how it has evolved in recent years. He discusses how new technology, such as the CyberKnife, is able to treat the cancer much more efficiently and effectively than in the past.

If you want treatment from Florida’s best cancer center, it’s time to discover the South Florida Radiation Oncology difference. We believe that personalized, attentive, and compassionate care can help our radiation oncologists and patients work together for the best treatment possible. Visit our blog or call us at (888) 823-9162 right away.

4 Questions to Ask Your Radiation Oncologist

If you have received a diagnosis at a cancer center, you probably have a million thoughts running through your head. It’s important to talk to your radiation oncologist as much as possible in order to learn everything you can about your type of cancer and treatment. The expert radiation oncologists and staff at South Florida Radiation Oncology firmly believe in offering individualized, thorough care before, during, and after your diagnosis. Consider these four questions to ask your radiation oncologist:

• How Much Experience Do You Have Treating This Type of Cancer? As with anything in life, more experience often means heightened performance and better results. If your radiation oncologist has less experience treating the type of cancer you have, ask for a referral for a more experienced doctor. With ten of the region’s best cancer centers working together, SFRO is dedicated to matching you with the absolute best oncology team to meet your personal needs.
• What Are My Treatment Options? Radiation Oncologists have the medical training and experience to offer suggestions and information about what treatment options are best for you. Spend as much time as you need discussing your choices with your radiation oncologist before making a final decision.
• How Will My Treatment Affect My Daily Life? It’s easy to focus on the simple end goal of eliminating your cancer. However, for most people, it’s also important to consider how your treatment will affect your life throughout the process. At SFRO, we are focused on providing excellent treatment while also offering guidance, support, and advice whenever you need it.
• What Should I Do to Prepare for Treatment? Many radiation therapy treatments require some steps and preparation before they begin. Talk to your oncologist about any changes you may need to make in your lifestyle, diet, activities, or other areas so you can be prepared.

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with cancer, these questions can help you open communication and establish trust with your oncologist. As an acclaimed Florida cancer treatment center, South Florida Radiation Oncology doctors, nurses, and staff possess the knowledge and understanding to help you understand your situation. Visit our Facebook page to learn more, and schedule an appointment by calling (888) 823-9162.

What Kind of Patient Can Benefit from the CyberKnife Treatment?

Advances in technology allow scientists and doctors to understand, diagnose, and treat cancer more effectively than ever before. South Florida Radiation Oncology utilizes the latest technological innovations to provide the absolute best care for patients. The CyberKnife is a leading-edge procedure that is changing the face of surgical oncology.

• Despite its name, CyberKnife is not a knife but rather a radiation tool. It never cuts into the body, and no anesthesia is required. Instead, CyberKnife locates tumors and lesions inside the patient using high-tech imaging technology and treats them using radiation. The procedure usually takes only 30-90 minutes, and patients will require 1-5 treatments.
• Patients who are unable to receive frame-based radiotherapy are often the best candidates for this procedure. This includes anyone whose cancer is deemed inoperable, those who have already received the maximum dose of radiation, people whose bodies cannot undergo invasive surgery due to age or other factors, and anyone who is looking for an alternative to open surgery. CyberKnife treatment is sometimes paired with traditional oncology treatment options for the most thorough and effective results.
• CyberKnife has numerous benefits over other procedures. It is entirely painless and requires no recovery or rehabilitation. It offers the benefits of radiotherapy without requiring a surgical cut, so there is no bleeding or scarring. As the technology evolves, radiation oncologists are able to use the CyberKnife for an increasing number of procedures. This means that tumors and lesions once considered inoperable are now often successfully eliminated using the CyberKnife treatment.

If you or your loved one is interested in exploring alternative radiosurgical options, talk to your Florida radiation oncologist about the CyberKnife treatment. Our cancer treatment center prides itself in being the best cancer center in the area, and our radiation oncologists are available to explain and discuss all possible treatment options with our patients. To schedule an appointment at our state-of-the-art cancer center, call (888) 823-9162. For more information, visit our oncology blog.

What Kind of Patient Can Benefit from the CyberKnife Treatment?

Advances in technology allow scientists and doctors to understand, diagnose, and treat cancer more effectively than ever before. South Florida Radiation Oncology utilizes the latest technological innovations to provide the absolute best care for patients. The CyberKnife is a leading-edge procedure that is changing the face of surgical oncology.

• Despite its name, CyberKnife is not a knife but rather a radiation tool. It never cuts into the body, and no anesthesia is required. Instead, CyberKnife locates tumors and lesions inside the patient using high-tech imaging technology and treats them using radiation. The procedure usually takes only 30-90 minutes, and patients will require 1-5 treatments.
• Patients who are unable to receive frame-based radiotherapy are often the best candidates for this procedure. This includes anyone whose cancer is deemed inoperable, those who have already received the maximum dose of radiation, people whose bodies cannot undergo invasive surgery due to age or other factors, and anyone who is looking for an alternative to open surgery. CyberKnife treatment is sometimes paired with traditional oncology treatment options for the most thorough and effective results.
• CyberKnife has numerous benefits over other procedures. It is entirely painless and requires no recovery or rehabilitation. It offers the benefits of radiotherapy without requiring a surgical cut, so there is no bleeding or scarring. As the technology evolves, radiation oncologists are able to use the CyberKnife for an increasing number of procedures. This means that tumors and lesions once considered inoperable are now often successfully eliminated using the CyberKnife treatment.

If you or your loved one is interested in exploring alternative radiosurgical options, talk to your Florida radiation oncologist about the CyberKnife treatment. Our cancer treatment center prides itself in being the best cancer center in the area, and our radiation oncologists are available to explain and discuss all possible treatment options with our patients. To schedule an appointment at our state-of-the-art cancer center, call (888) 823-9162. For more information, visit our oncology blog.