Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 18:41:33 GMT Server: Apache/1.1.1 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 2915 Last-modified: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 22:58:28 GMT RADAMERICA Inc.

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Our Organization

RADAMERICA operates five radiation oncology centers in the Baltimore area. It employs approximately 70 individuals who have a variety of specialized training and expertise. The company utilizes some of the most hi-tech equipment available in its operations. RADAMERICA's mission revolves around delivering high quality, yet cost-effective treatment to all of its patients.

Radiation Oncology Defined

Radiation oncology utilizes high energy radiation in the treatment of cancer and certain benign diseases. It is one of the three main modalities utilized in the treatment of cancer along with surgery and chemotherapy. More than one-half of all cancer patients will recieve radiotherapy at some point in the treatment of their disease. A typical treatment session lasts from ten to fifteen minutes and these sessions are usually part of a two to seven week course of therapy.

The Radiation Oncology Professional Staff

The Radiation Oncologist is a physician who has had comprehensive specialized training in the use of radiation in the treatment of disease. We currently have 6 physicians who are all highly trained radiation oncologists.

Many professionally trained individuals aid the radiation oncologist.

RADAMERICA centers have been awarded accreditation by the:

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