Radiation Therapy at University of Maryland Department of Radiation Oncology

Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that kills cancerous cells and shrinks tumors. It focuses high-energy beams on cancer while avoiding or minimizing damage to the surrounding tissue as much as possible, usually with minimal pain and side effects.  

Our radiation oncology experts offer consultation on treatment plans and access to the most advanced technology available at seven locations throughout Maryland.

Our team works closely with medical and surgical oncologists to provide each patient with a personalized treatment plan. This approach is why many patients come to us for a second opinion about their cancer treatment.

The University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) in downtown Baltimore holds the designation of a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) – its the highest possible recognition. This distinction means that patients have access to state-of-the-art cancer treatments, advanced technology and groundbreaking research aimed at conquering cancer.

To make an appointment or to learn more about our program, call 410-328-6080.

Innovative Therapies and Technology

Our physician-scientists are responsible for inventing technology that is changing the way cancer patients are treated. 

At the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC), we offer pencil beam scanning proton therapy, the most advanced form of proton therapy in the world. MPTC's expert physicians are different, with more than 50 years of combined proton therapy experience treating all types of cancer.

Learn more about our therapies and technology.

Research and Clinical Trials

We are committed to providing our patients with access to clinical trials as well as National Cancer Institute-sponsored cooperative group clinical trials. The department has consistently ranked among the top 10 of NRG Oncology's main member sites worldwide since 2018 in terms of patient enrollments for clinical trials. 

Read more about radiation oncology research at UMGCCC.

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment with one of our radiation oncologists, please call 410-328-6080.

In The News

• Mid-Shore Health: The war against lung cancer with Drs. Rashmi Benda and David Oliver
• Resting in the Uncomfortable - Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioners Dr. Martha Francis and Sarah Somers Discuss Difficult Conversions During a Serious Illness (podcast)
• Is cancer becoming more prevalent among the younger population? Radiation oncologist Dr. Jason Molitoris explains new study.
• A recent study suggests that cancer patients who experience cognitive decline after radiation therapy for brain metastases may regain full neurocognitive function.