3-D Conformal Radiation Therapy
3–D conformal radiation is a radiation therapy technique that sculpts radiation beams to the shape of a tumor. This is ideal for treating tumors that have irregular shapes or that lie close to healthy tissues and organs.
Using this radiation technology, we're able to view a tumor in 3–D with the help of image guidance. Based on these images, we then deliver radiation beams from several directions to the tumor.
Matching the radiation dose to the exact dimensions of the tumor allows us to deliver a higher dose, while limiting radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
Locations Performing this Treatment
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron St.Chicago, IL 60611place -
Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Warrenville
4405 Weaver PkwyWarrenville, IL 60555placePhone 630.352.5450 -
Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Delnor
304 Randall RoadGeneva, IL 60134placePhone 630.232.0610 -
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
675 N. Saint Clair St.Twenty-First Floor, Suite 100Chicago, IL 60611placePhone 866.LURIE.CC (587.4322) -
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Cancer Center
10 Health Services DriveDeKalb, IL 60115placePhone 815.756.5255 -
Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Cancer Center
1310 N. Main St.Suite 201Sandwich, IL 60548placePhone 815.786.9197