Title Radiation oncology - Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center VHA health service name and description Description The radiation oncology service works with your health care team to target cancer safely and precisely using radiation therapy. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID radiationOncology This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Care we provide at VA Houston Radiation oncologists specialize in using high-energy X-rays to kill or damage cancer cells and either destroy tumors or control their growth. Our doctors sometimes use radiation therapy in combination with surgery, chemotherapy, or other cancer treatments. The radiation therapy you receive will depend on cancer type, tumor size and location, and your general health. Our services include: 3D-Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT): uses computer planning to deliver precise radiation doses that match the 3D shape of your tumor. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): uses sophisticated computer planning with arcs to deliver faster and more precise radiation treatments. Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS): uses targeted radiation to treat a brain tumor or lesion while minimizing radiation effects on healthy brain tissue. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT): uses precisely focused radiation to treat tumors in your lungs, spine, liver, or other soft tissues in as little as 1-2 weeks. CT simulation performed with new GE Discovery RT scanner with the ability to minimize artifacts from metal implants. Cyberknife radiosurgery: a robotic radiation delivery system with real-time tracking of tumor with submillimeter accuracy. Learn more about radiation oncology at VA Houston. Appointments Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. Is a referral required? Unspecified Are walkins accepted? Unspecified Is online scheduling available for this service? Unspecified Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Do not specify hours Contact info Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number
VHA health service name and description Description The radiation oncology service works with your health care team to target cancer safely and precisely using radiation therapy. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID radiationOncology This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Care we provide at VA Houston Radiation oncologists specialize in using high-energy X-rays to kill or damage cancer cells and either destroy tumors or control their growth. Our doctors sometimes use radiation therapy in combination with surgery, chemotherapy, or other cancer treatments. The radiation therapy you receive will depend on cancer type, tumor size and location, and your general health. Our services include: 3D-Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT): uses computer planning to deliver precise radiation doses that match the 3D shape of your tumor. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): uses sophisticated computer planning with arcs to deliver faster and more precise radiation treatments. Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS): uses targeted radiation to treat a brain tumor or lesion while minimizing radiation effects on healthy brain tissue. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT): uses precisely focused radiation to treat tumors in your lungs, spine, liver, or other soft tissues in as little as 1-2 weeks. CT simulation performed with new GE Discovery RT scanner with the ability to minimize artifacts from metal implants. Cyberknife radiosurgery: a robotic radiation delivery system with real-time tracking of tumor with submillimeter accuracy. Learn more about radiation oncology at VA Houston.