Programs and research
Looking to the future of radiation therapy
Important discoveries have improved today’s radiation therapy options. They’ve helped improve treatment and make it easier for patients.
Though we offer the best available technologies, we look to make things even better for future patients through active research. Our team is involved in many clinical trials to discover new and improved ways to deliver radiation therapies and reduce side effects. As a patient at the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, you might have access to these trials.
Learn more about clinical trials at UW Health
Conditions and treatments
Treatment tailored to your needs and goals
Treatment is offered through the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, Wisconsin’s only comprehensive cancer center. Along with offering the latest technology and innovative therapies, we provide a caring team that’s focused on you and your family. We make your treatment as easy, safe and effective as possible.
Locations
Powerful, personalized care
Radiation therapy is offered at several UW Health locations. Our providers often work with other specialists who focus on specific types of cancer within our cancer clinics.
Meet our team
At your side, helping you fight
Doctors with expertise in your type of cancer will oversee your care. They plan and implement your treatment with a team of specialists, including radiation physicists and dosimetrists. They help calculate the precise dose of your treatment and ensure your safety.
Others who may take part in your care include radiation therapists who provide your treatments, nurses and physician assistants. Other experts, such as physical therapists, dentists, nutritionists and speech and swallow therapists are often brought in to help manage your own radiation treatment care needs.
Patient and support services
Understanding and preparing for your treatment
Are you thinking about radiation therapy for your cancer? These resources might help answer some of your questions.