Radiotherapy Centers of Kentuckiana - Radiation Oncology Desktop

Personalized, leading-edge radiation therapy in Louisville, KY and Jeffersonville, IN.

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Role of radiation

If you are referred to radiation therapy during your cancer care, you have a choice on where to receive treatment. Radiotherapy Centers of Kentuckiana is proud to offer state-of-the-art radiation therapy in a standalone clinic, close to home. To make an appointment, call Jeffersonville at 812.285.6000 or Louisville at 502.409.9701.

Radiation therapy is used to treat almost every type of cancer and even several non-cancerous conditions. Treatment can be delivered before or after surgery as an effective way to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence, to treat cancer that has spread, or to ease symptoms caused by advanced cancer. Our radiation oncologist works closely with medical and surgical oncology, diagnostics, pathology, genetic risk evaluation, and supportive care to deliver unparalleled continuity of care.

Treatment approach

After your consultation, our radiation oncologist will complete a virtual simulation on specialized software to help guide your personalized care plan.

They will determine the correct body position to maximize treatment to the affected area while avoiding healthy tissue.

Conduct imaging scans to pinpoint the treatment area.

Make reference marks in or near the targeted tissue for treatment positioning.

Treatment methods

External radiation therapy uses high-energy X-ray or electron beams delivered by a linear accelerator and aimed at specific points on the body.

These breakthrough technologies permits our radiation oncology team to treat more challenging types of cancer and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)

High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy

Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)

Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)

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Some of the Cancers We Treat

Gynecologic treatment

Prostate cancer treatment

Breast cancer treatment

Benefits

Our advanced technology allows us to seamlessly integrate sophisticated imaging and radiation delivery treatments, offering patients a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs.

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Shorter treatment times

Targeted precision

Customized treatment

Convenience

Comfort and care

Meet our physicians

Patients seeking radiation treatment at Radiotherapy Clinics of Kentuckiana will receive expert care delivered with compassion from our team.

As an independent practice, we place the needs of patients above all else. Our highly trained radiation oncologist works with other medical experts to deliver a complete coordination of treatment from diagnosis to recovery and beyond.

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Standards of care

Our practice participates in The US Oncology Network’s Value Pathways using NCCN evidence-based guidelines.

The NCCN guidelines are recognized as the gold standard for clinical policy in cancer care. Value Pathways powered by NCCN are continually updated and enhanced to include the very latest, most effective therapies. Grounded in evidence-based medicine, Value Pathways drive high-quality, cost effective care that offers the best opportunity for positive outcomes.

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Advanced diagnostic capabilities

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Your First Appointment

Standards of care

1322 Spring St. Jeffersonville, IL 47130 Phone 812.285.6000 Fax 812.285.6010 M-F from 7:00am to 4:00pm

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment and bring the following:

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Physicians may recommend radiation prior to surgery to shrink the size of the tumor or when the location restricts surgical options. Patients may be advised to receive radiation after surgery to remove remaining cancer cells.

Internal radiation therapy involves the implantation of radioactive material directly into the body.

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) combines 3-D images, such as CT scans, with the precise technology of either 3-D or intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to pinpoint and treat cancerous tumors. Daily images are taken prior to treatment for accuracy and precise treatment delivery.

Breast cancer treatment

MammoSite delivers a high daily dose of HDR brachytherapy to the area where breast cancer is most likely to recur after a lumpectomy. MammoSite works from inside the body via a discrete balloon catheter system implanted in the breast lumpectomy cavity. The system is in place for five days with treatments given twice a day, versus other treatments that may take five to seven weeks.

MammoSite®

SAVI™

Contura™

The SAVI applicator delivers a high daily dose of HDR brachytherapy via multiple catheters that allow clinicians to contour the radiation and protect nearby healthy tissue. This approach provides great flexibility in the delivery of the radiation.

The balloon delivers a high daily dose of HDR brachytherapy via five channels for the radioactive source. These channels allow clinicians to shape the radiation and administer radiation only where it is needed, thus protecting healthy tissue. Treatment time is decreased to just five days versus up to seven weeks.

Radiation in combination with surgery

Radiation to relieve symptoms

Radiation with chemotherapy

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is an advanced form of external radiation treatment that allows precise targeting of tumor cells. The CT simulator localization scan or other 3-D images provide the radiation oncologist with an understanding of the shape and location of the tumor, increasing treatment accuracy while avoiding surrounding healthy tissue and organs.

Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)

Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is an advanced type of radiation therapy that delivers high doses of radiation using several beams of varying intensity aimed at a very targeted area of the body. Due to the high intensity of the radiation dose, only one to five treatments are given over a period of 1 to 5 days.

Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)

This machine rotates around the body and uses specialized software and advanced equipment technology to allow highly accurate treatments to be delivered more quickly than standard radiation treatments.

High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy

HDR brachytherapy utilizes radioactive material inserted into applicators within body cavities or tissues near the tumor. HDR brachytherapy is a temporary implant conducted in the outpatient setting and minimizes treatment time. HDR allows for radiation directly at the tumor bed, avoiding surrounding tissue by treating the tumor from the inside out.

Role of radiation

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Cancers we treat

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Meet our physicians

Treatment approach

Your first appointment

Radiation therapy can be used as a main treatment or in combination with chemotherapy.

Radiation therapy may be recommended to relieve symptoms by reducing the size of the tumor and its effects on surrounding organs and tissues.

Gynecologic cancer treatment

HDR is used to treat gynecologic cancers by delivering radiation internally and precisely targeting the tumor, minimizing the impact on the surrounding healthy tissue and limiting side effects. An applicator is inserted internally and is removed once treatment is complete. Treatment time is significantly reduced to three to six treatments lasting 10 to 20 minutes each.

HDR

Qualifying patients will be able to receive treatment in as few as six to seven sessions, compared to as many as 35 treatments with other options.

Our advanced technology allows us to target tumors precisely, delivering efficient and accurate treatment while protecting vital organs and surrounding tissue, thereby reducing the number of side effects.

Our physician will customize a personalized treatment plan for each patient. We provide a range of treatment options for various types of cancer.

A respiratory monitoring system allows patients to breathe naturally and comfortably during treatment while ensuring accurate targeting of tumors. Through a two-way communication system, a clinician can stay in constant contact with the patient for the entirety of their treatment.

We work to accommodate your schedule so you can continue with your daily activities. Our office is located in Peru, eliminating the need for daily travel to Chicago for treatment.

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Role of radiation

Benefits

Meet our physicians

Your first appointment

Treatment methods

Treatment approach

Refer a patient

Prostate Cancer Treatment

The Hydrogel spacer pushes the rectum away from the prostate, decreasing rectal injury and radiation dose delivered to the area during prostate radiation therapy.

A type of brachytherapy radiation treatment, prostate seed implants are very small radioactive pellets permanently inserted into the prostate. They give off low doses of radiation over time and become inert.

SpaceOAR Hydrogel

Prostate Seed Brachytherapy

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Customized treatment

Targeted precision

Shorter treatment times

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Lawrence D. Hochman, DO, MHSA, FACRO

Leading Together in Radiation Oncology

Radiotherapy Centers of Kentuckiana was founded in 1994 with the goal of delivering comprehensive radiation therapy services in a patient centered, supportive and caring environment. Our team sets the highest expectations for quality of treatment and patient satisfaction. Our centers have three Board Certified Radiation Oncologists, who collectively offer over 40 years of experience. In addition, our physicians have provided high quality, compassionate care to over ten thousand Kentucky and Southern Indiana patients for more than 20 years. Our philosophy is to focus on our patients and their specific needs, to do whatever it takes to make their difficult diagnoses and treatments easier for them and their family. Radiotherapy Centers of Kentuckiana is an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, a national network of more than 1400 independent physicians dedicated to delivering value-based integrated care for patients.

Faster treatment times allow for reduced chance of tumor motion during treatment. Qualifying patients will be able receive treatment in as few as six to seven sessions, compared to as many as 35 treatments with other therapy options.

Utilizing the latest imaging technology allows us to target tumors precisely, delivering highly efficient and accurate treatment while protecting vital organs and surrounding healthy tissue, reducing the number of side effects.

We provide a wide range of treatment options for complex cancers, allowing doctors the flexibility to customize treatment for each patient.

These leading-edge technologies are available close to home, eliminating the need to travel to other cities to receive cancer care.

Benefits

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Customized treatment

Comfort and care

Convenience

Targeted precision

Our advanced technology allows us to seamlessly integrate sophisticated imaging and radiation delivery treatments, offering patients a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs.

Qualifying patients will be able to receive treatment in as few as six to seven sessions, compared to as many as 45 treatments with other options.

Our physician will customize a personalized treatment plan for each patient. We provide a range of treatment options for various types of cancer.

We work to accommodate your schedule so you can continue with your daily activities. Our offices are conveniently located in Louisville and Jeffersonville.

Jeffersonville: 812.285.6000 Louisville: 502.409.9701

Treatment methods

These breakthrough technologies permit our radiation oncology team to treat more challenging types of cancer and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.

Internal radiation therapy involves the implantation of radioactive material directly into the body.

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)

CT simulation

3-D Conformal Radiation Therapy

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)

CT simulation

Computer Tomography (CT) simulation allows the cancer specialists to design a treatment plan specifically for the patient based on the size, location, and shape of the tumor. The patient will have three-dimensional images (CT Scans) taken. These are used with the treatment planning software that helps determine how to best deliver the radiation beams while reducing damage to surrounding areas. In some cases, it may be necessary to mark the patient’s skin with a tiny marker so that the patient is perfectly realigned in the correct position for every session of radiation therapy. The need for a temporary or permanent marker will be discussed with the patient before the simulation.

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List of medications you are currently taking

Insurance cards

Names of other doctors and phone numbers

We provide assistance with insurance including pre-authorization, pre-certification for services, and assistance determining benefits. Please call if you have any questions.

Stereotactic body radiotherapy

Types of Cancer

Stereotactic body radiotherapy

3D conformal radiation therapy

Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) uses computers, CT scans and MRI scans to create detailed, three-dimensional representations of the tumor and the surrounding organs. The treatment team uses these images to shape the radiation beams to match the size and shape of the tumor. The tools used to shape the radiation beams are multileaf collimators or custom fabricated heavy metal blocks inserted between the beam and the patient. Nearby normal tissue receives less radiation exposure because the radiation beams are targeted directly at the tumor.

• Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia PA • Internship: Tucson General Hospital, Tucson AZ • Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX • Board Certification: American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology

• Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY • Internship: George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C. • Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. • Board Certification: American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology

3920 B Dupont Square, Suite B. Louisville, KY 40207 Phone 502.409.9701 Fax 502.409.9717 M-F from 7:00am to 3:30pm

Matthew Forsthoefel, MD

• Medical School: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. • Internship: Internal Medicine Transitional Year, Department of Internal Medicine, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. • Residency: Radiation Oncology, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville College of Medicine, Louisville, KY • Board Certification: American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology

David Musich, MD

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Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. The three ways that cancer spreads in the body are: • Through tissue - Cancer invades the surrounding normal tissue. • Through the lymph system - Cancer invades the lymph system and travels through the lymph vessels to other places in the body. • Through the blood - Cancer invades the veins and capillaries and travels through the blood to other places in the body. Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Most cancers are named for the organ or type of cell in which they start - for example, cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer; cancer that begins in basal cells of the skin is called basal cell carcinoma. The most common types of cancer are described in detail on this site. Other types of cancer can be found at the National Cancer Institute website where the disease information on this website originated.

BLADDER CANCER LUNG CANCER BRAIN CANCER MESOTHELIOMA BREAST CANCER ORAL CANCER CERVICAL CANCER OVARIAN CANCER COLON & RECTAL CANCERS PANCREATIC CANCER ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

PROSTATE CANCER GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS HEAD & NECK CANCERS SARCOMA HYPOPHARYNGEAL CANCER SKIN CANCER KIDNEY CANCER TESTICULAR CANCER LARYNGEAL CANCER THYROID CANCER LIVER CANCER

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911. Page On-Call Provider For assistance after hours, over the weekend and during holidays, please call one of the offices and our answering service will put you in contact with our on-call healthcare provider.

Types of cancer

We also treat patients that may be suffering from Dupuytren’s disease, and provide palliative care.