Fighting cancer with precision and compassion.
Radiation oncology is a key medical specialty used to treat various types of cancer. It involves using high-energy X-rays to target and destroy cancer cells. These treatments are non-invasive, painless and tailored to each patient’s condition. Radiation therapy plays a vital role in a patient’s overall cancer treatment plan, often used alongside surgery, chemotherapy or other therapies.
About NGPG Radiation Oncology
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Radiation Oncology provides advanced, compassionate care to patients undergoing radiation treatment for cancer and certain benign conditions. With three locations in Braselton, Gainesville and Toccoa, our team of board-certified specialists delivers high-quality cancer care using the latest technologies and evidence-based practices.
As a part of Northeast Georgia Health System, we provide patients direct access to NGMC’s cancer services including expert physicians and advanced cancer-fighting technologies. Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, NGMC provides patients the opportunity to participate in some of the nation’s leading clinic trials.
What We Treat
Our experts treat a full spectrum of adult malignancies and some benign conditions, including:
- Anal, bladder, bone and breast cancer
- Brain tumors and central nervous system cancers
- Cervical, colon and rectal cancer
- Esophageal, gastric and head & neck cancers
- Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Kidney, liver (hepatobiliary), lung, ovarian and pancreatic cancer
- Prostate, penile, testicular and uterine cancer
- Skin, thyroid, vaginal, vulvar and neuroendocrine tumors
- Cancer of unknown primary and soft tissue sarcomas
What We Do
Our multidisciplinary team offers personalized treatment plans and a wide array of advanced radiation therapies, including:
- CT Simulation: Pre-treatment imaging to create an individualized treatment plan
- 4D Gating CT: Accounts for motion during breathing to target tumors more precisely
- 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D CRT): Shapes radiation beams to minimize exposure to healthy tissue
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT): Highly targeted radiation for sensitive areas
- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): Delivers precise doses in continuous arcs
- Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT): Uses imaging before each session to enhance accuracy
- Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH): Reduces radiation exposure to the heart by having patients hold their breath
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS): Highly focused radiation to treat brain tumors in 1–5 sessions
- High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy: Temporarily places radiation near the tumor site
- Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy: Uses permanent seed implants, typically for prostate cancer
Our Team
We are proud to offer a coordinated team approach that includes:
- Radiation Oncologists: Physicians who oversee treatment planning and delivery
- Radiation Oncology Nurses: Provide patient care, education and symptom management
- Radiation Therapists: Administer daily treatments and maintain equipment
- Medical Radiation Physicists: Ensure precise dosing and equipment performance
- Dosimetrists: Calculate exact radiation dosages and design treatment plans
- Support Staff: Includes oncology navigators, social workers, nutritionists, physical therapists, speech therapists, chaplains and dentists
Research & Clinical Trials
We remain committed to advancing the field of radiation oncology through research and clinical trials. Patients may have opportunities to participate in leading studies designed to improve cancer treatment outcomes.
Learn More About Our Oncology Research
Frequently Asked Questions
Radiation therapy can be used to treat many types of cancer including breast, lung, prostate, brain, head and neck and more.
No, the actual treatment is painless. However, some side effects can develop over the course of treatment depending on the area being treated.
Side effects vary by treatment area and individual. Common side effects include fatigue, skin changes and localized pain and discomfort. Your care team will help manage and minimize these effects.
The duration varies depending on your diagnosis and treatment plan. Treatments typically occur five days a week for several weeks.
Many patients can continue working, but this depends on how you feel and the intensity of your treatment. Your care team will work with you to determine what is best for you.