Breast Radiation and Heart Disease

Drs. Michael Guiou and Alex Coffman, radiation oncologists, explain that patients with left-sided breast cancer have a higher risk of heart disease because of the heart’s proximity to the radiation field. They detail how modern techniques like deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) and prone positioning are now used to reduce this risk, a significant improvement over earlier methods that unintentionally increased heart exposure.

Cancer Treatment Safety: Smarter, Not Stronger

Dr. Michael Guiou, Dr. Matthew Ryan, and Dr. Kamal Abbi discuss the key factors that impact the safety and effectiveness of cancer treatments, emphasizing the importance of patient advocacy, understanding treatment options, and working with a multidisciplinary care team.

Tumor Markers

Dr. Alexander Starr and Dr. Matthew Ryan explain how tumor markers can help track cancer and treatment and emphasize that it’s crucial to look at a patient’s overall health, not just the numbers.

Who can I bring with me to my appointments?

You can bring loved ones with you to your appointments. If they are feeling unwell, we recommend they stay home to minimize exposure for all our other patients. Children under the age of twelve are not permitted in the infusion treatment area.