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Almost two-thirds of patients undergoing cancer treatment will receive radiation therapy, either alone or combined with other cancer treatments. 

Thanks to advancements in radiation technology, tumors can be more precisely targeted so that there is less damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This means fewer side effects and better outcomes for our patients.

Our Patient Experience 

At Radiation Oncology at the Kaufman Cancer Center in Bel Air, we provide the most advanced radiation treatment services, access to clinical trials, and a team of experienced specialists. You can rest assured you're getting the best cancer treatment possible, providing you with hope and healing closer to home.  

Our radiation oncologists collaborate with our surgical and medical oncologists and the entire clinical team, including nurse practitioners, patient care coordinators, nutritionists, social workers, speech-language pathologists and physical therapists. All patients have access to our support and wellness services.  

Each case is peer-reviewed during tumor board discussions, where oncology physicians from different specialties meet to review your treatment plan. We continuously review these treatment plans to ensure your care remains effective and personalized to your specific needs. 

Our improved digital access to secure patient data including medical information makes it even easier for you to view your personal up-to-date information on your smartphone or computer. 

To learn more about radiation therapy at the Kaufman Cancer Center or to make an appointment, call 443-643-1199.

Meet Our Team

A highly trained team of experts directs your care. They value treating the whole person, not just the cancer.

Kamila Anna Nowak Choi, MD Kamila Anna Nowak Choi, MD
Sara A. Dudley, MD Sara A. Dudley, MD
Jack J. Hong, MD Jack J. Hong, MD
Yolanda Violet Horton, CRNP Yolanda Violet Horton, CRNP
Rosemarie Hudson, CRNP Rosemarie Hudson, CRNP

We also have an expert proton therapy specialist on-site who can discuss whether proton therapy treatment options are right for you.

Our Radiation Therapies and Technology 

At the Kaufman Cancer Center, our radiation oncologists use the best technology available for treating tumors:

  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), which is equivalent to CyberKnife, delivers higher doses of radiation in fewer treatment sessions while sparing nearby normal cells. 
  • Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a high-dose radiation treatment delivered to a tumor with pinpoint accuracy.
  • Brachytherapy places a source of radiation directly inside or next to the tumor. 
    • Skin brachytherapy is a non-invasive skin cancer treatment that can be an alternative to surgery.
    • We are a regional referral center for gynecologic brachytherapy, and we also offer breast brachytherapy.
  • Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) uses imaging techniques during each treatment session to better focus the radiation on the cancer cells. 
  • TrueBeam Radiotherapy System is a device used to send high doses of precisely targeted radiation. It delivers radiation much faster than earlier systems. 
  • Trilogy System combines the capabilities of other technologies into one machine, allowing our radiation oncologists to deliver treatment to tumors quickly and precisely. 

Access to More Treatment Options

Patients at the Kaufman Cancer Center also have access to the state-of-the-art treatments available at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) and the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) in downtown Baltimore. (At both locations, a concierge program helps you navigate the process and offers free valet parking.) 

These specialized treatments include:

Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials

Clinical trials offer promising new therapies years before they are widely available. We have a robust portfolio of clinical trials available to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment.  

Eligible patients can take part of clinical trials conducted here and those at other UM Department of Radiation Oncology locations. View the open radiation oncology clinical trials.

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