Oncology Radiation Therapy Department

The Department of Radiation Oncology is a specialized unit that employs ionizing radiation to deliver anti‑tumor therapy and serves as a core component of our hospital’s Cancer Center. It is equipped with state-of-the-art radiotherapy technologies, including a Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery system and linear accelerators. Leveraging precision radiotherapy techniques, the department provides curative, adjuvant, and palliative radiotherapeutic options for patients across all stages of cancer. Its clinical services encompass the vast majority of solid tumors, including head and neck cancers, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, pelvic tumors, and brain tumors. Radiotherapy can be administered as a standalone modality or integrated with surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted or immunotherapy to form comprehensive multimodal treatment strategies. The department adheres rigorously to standardized precision radiotherapy protocols, meticulously executing target delineation, treatment planning, dose verification, and delivery, thereby precisely localizing tumor lesions while maximizing preservation of surrounding healthy tissues and minimizing adverse radiation‑related effects.

Radiation therapy encompasses several treatment modalities: radical radiation is used for certain tumors that are inoperable, aiming to control the tumor through ionizing radiation; adjuvant radiation is administered after surgery to eliminate residual microscopic tumor cells and reduce the risk of recurrence; palliative radiation is reserved for patients with advanced cancer, alleviating symptoms such as bone‑metastasis–related pain, tumor‑induced compression, and bleeding, thereby improving quality of life. Throughout the entire course of treatment, the department closely monitors patients’ physiological responses and provides targeted interventions for radiation‑induced side effects, including dermatitis, mucosal injury, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Multidisciplinary consultations are conducted to tailor individualized radiation plans based on the patient’s pathology, imaging findings, and overall clinical status. Following completion of treatment, ongoing follow-up is performed to assess therapeutic efficacy and monitor long-term adverse effects. This approach is suitable for patients with tumors requiring radiation therapy, including those who cannot tolerate surgery, those who need adjuvant radiation after surgery, and those with advanced disease who benefit from palliative radiation.