X-Ray Medical Group Radiation

read moreProstate cancer can be treated by a number of different radiation modalities. All of our centers offer IMRT, a highly technical way of delivering high doses to the prostate and minimizing dose to the surrounding critical structures. Many of our centers offer Image Guidance so that the exact position of the prostate can be verified each day before delivery of each fraction. Some patients are candidates for brachytherapy, a technique where radioactive sources are inserted into the prostate to deliver radiation from the inside out, thereby minimizing dose to the surrounding structures.

read moreXRO operates four treatment centers located throughout San Diego County to provide you with convenient, state-of-the-art, and comprehensive cancer therapy. At XRO we use a multi-disciplinary approach to our evaluation, treatment design, and treatment delivery for your diagnosis. Your case will be discussed by a team of physicians to ensure that your treatment plan is individualized and appropriate for you. We offer technologies that are unique to San Diego in order to give you the best chance of cure with minimal side effects to normal tissues.

read moreYour treatment process starts with a very thorough evaluation of your past and present medical history and a physical exam. Prior to arriving for your initial consultation your records including imaging studies, pathology reports, pertinent studies, and hospital reports will be sent to us for evaluation by your referring physicians. If you are self-referring, you may be asked to provide these materials to our clinic prior to your scheduled visit. During your consultation you will be given information on the role of radiation in treatment of your particular cancer as well as a thorough discussion of the risks, benefits, and side effects of treatment.

read moreSkin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. The most common predisposing factor is sun exposure. Treatment options include cryotherapy, curettage/electrodesiccation, surgical excision, radiation therapy, Moh's microsurgery, and chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is the treatment of choice for skin cancers of the ear, nose, eyelid, or lip. With larger skin cancers of the face, radiation therapy usually results in a superior cosmetic outcome. We have multiple options available to us at our centers to tailor radiation treatment to skin cancers of different sites and types.

read moreTreatment for Left Breast Cancer at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. For patients with left-sided breast cancer, a special device may be used to help a woman hold her breath during radiation treatments. The ABC, or Active Breathing Coordinator, is a type of device used for this purpose and is offered at our Sharp Memorial treatment center. Siavash Jabbari, MD, radiation oncologist, Douglas & Nancy Barnhart Cancer Center, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, discusses the potential for implantable cardiac devices to malfunction following radiation therapy.

read moreThe TomoTherapy HiArt system introduces a new, integrated way to deliver radiation treatments for cancer. The process makes it easier on clinicians and patients alike. The TomoTherapy HiArt treatment system gives clinicians everything they need to deliver the best radiation therapy possible. About five years ago, the first patient was treated on a HiArt system. Today, thousands will be treated on more than 150 systems installed in centers around the world. This growing community of patients-survivors-is our greatest source of pride and inspiration.