Tag Archives: radiation therapy

Oncology
4
Feb

Overview

Oncology provides medical, radiation and surgical cancer care with multidisciplinary tumor boards, systemic therapy administration and survivorship planning.

Medical Oncology

Systemic therapies include chemotherapy immunotherapy and targeted agents delivered in infusion centers with supportive care services.

Radiation Oncology

Radiation planning uses CT MRI and PET to deliver conformal therapy with image guidance and motion management to spare normal tissue.

Supportive and Palliative Care

Symptom management psychosocial support and palliative care integrate with curative intent therapy to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Emil Grubbe
4
Feb

Overview

Emil Grubbe was among the first clinicians to apply x rays for cancer treatment and diagnostic imaging in the United States.

Key Contributions

Reported early therapeutic use of x rays for skin cancer and established clinical protocols for radiation application.

Impact on Medicine

Grubbe’s early adoption demonstrated therapeutic potential of radiation and influenced radiation oncology practices.

Honors and Legacy

Remembered as an early pioneer in clinical radiology and radiation therapy in North America.