Services
Pictured is our new Varian Clinac® 21IX linear accelerator at our Aberdeen facility.
Radiation Treatment Services
3D Conformal Radiation Therapy is a radiation technique that uses computers to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor so that multiple radiation beams can be shaped to conform to the treatment area.
IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) is a type of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of radiation of different intensities are aimed at the tumor from many angles. This type of radiation therapy reduces the damage to healthy tissue near the tumor.
IGRT (Image Guided Radiation Therapy) uses special imaging technology to pinpoint, with millimeter accuracy, the precise location of a targeted tumor. IGRT can compensate for any tumor motion during treatment by ensuring that the treatment beam is precisely aimed at all times.
Stereotactic radiosurgery is an extremely conformalized delivery of radiation to tumors in the brain while ensuring maximal protection of the surrounding normal brain structures. Because of its precision, higher doses of radiation are able to be delivered than with conventional radiotherapy techniques.
Brachytherapy is a procedure in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters are placed directly into or near a tumor. Also called internal radiation, implant radiation, and interstitial radiation.
RSI (Radioactive Seed Implants) is one form of brachytherapy and has been proven to be a highly effective treatment option for some prostate cancer patients.
Library Services
We have a resource library of cancer-related information available at our Lacey facility.
Transportation Services
We recognize that transportation can be inconvenient or impossible for some patients without assistance. Please speak with your Patient Care Coordinator to arrange for transportation to and from your treatments if needed.
Holistic treatment approaches to support cancer care
Sound Cancer Connections is an integrative care program in the Olympia, Washington area, which provides local resources for cancer patients and their families by addressing the mind, body and spirit to improve quality of life. This program coordinates education and facilitates the integration of care between conventional medicine and complementary therapies. Examples of services include oncology massage, yoga and acupuncture. Sound Cancer Connections is a partnership of Providence St. Peter Hospital, Providence Western Washington Oncology and RadiantCare Radiation Oncology.
