Radiation oncology in the Seacoast Region
We treat your cancer with radiation therapy, which can ease symptoms and help improve your condition.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we know cancer treatment can include challenging side effects. In our radiation oncology suite, we strive to give you advanced care in a calm, comfortable and safe space.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Types of cancers treated with radiation therapy
Through high-energy radiation, we can treat various cancers, including:
- Blood cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Lung cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Vaginal cancer
Our radiation therapy program
Our interventional radiologists, physicians and clinical staff use the latest equipment and techniques to perform cancer-fighting procedures.
Radiation treatment
You and your physician typically choose from two general types of radiation therapy, which can be used individually or together. They are:
- External beam radiation — Uses image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, which links detailed imaging scans with focused radiation beams to target small, well-defined tumors
- Internal radiation — Inserts a sealed source of radioactive material, often called a seed, into a body cavity through a catheter
High-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy
HDR brachytherapy is a form of internal radiation therapy that delivers targeted treatment to specific areas affected by cancer.
During this treatment, a catheter is placed inside the body — either directly or adjacent to the tumor or surgical site. This catheter is then connected to a radioactive source, which delivers a concentrated dose of radiation in less than 10 minutes.
Three to five HDR sessions over a period of two to three weeks is common. Because the radiation is delivered precisely to the area of concern, HDR can minimize exposure to surrounding healthy tissue and reduce potential side effects.
Referral to our medical and radiation oncologists
If you are currently receiving cancer care outside of our hospital, you can ask your oncologist for a referral to our specialized radiation therapy program. We make it simple for you to find a medical oncologist online.
Please call (603) 559-4188 to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.
Our radiation oncology suite
Learn about our radiation oncology suite, which offers a private, comfortable space to treat cancer.