This team uses the latest radiation therapy technology, cancer data sources, and clinical trials to offer the most comprehensive care possible.
The Central Wisconsin Cancer Program (CWCP) offers the latest radiation therapy technology including 3D treatment planning computers, simulators, linear accelerators, 3D tissue compensators and radiation implants. One of the greatest recent advancements in radiation therapy is available at CWCP. Called Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), this state-of-the-art treatment delivers high doses of pinpointed radiation to tumors while substantially reducing the risk to surrounding normal tissue. IMRT uses special technology to sculpt the radiation beams and conform them to the exact size, shape and dimension of the tumor.
IMRT uses special technology to sculpt the radiation beams and conform them to the exact size, shape and dimension of the tumor. It is most effective on defined tumors in difficult to reach areas or those adjacent to vital organs. Patients benefit greatly from this therapy because it:
- Minimizes radiation to surrounding tissue.
- Offers fewer short-term and long-term side effects.
- Improves the quality of life for patients, who often are able to resume their normal activities shortly after each treatment.
As the only provider locally to offer IMRT, and one of only a handful in the state, the CWCP is proud to be a leader in this newer technology. The 3D tissue compensator, used in radiation therapy, helps physicians and staff at the CWCP target radiation doses to the pinpoint accuracy as a surgeon can with a surgical knife.