Radiation Oncology Centre

Time 2020-10-06 16:06:39

Web Name: Radiation Oncology Centre

WebSite: http://rocjamaica.com

ID:72536

Keywords:

Radiation,Oncology,Centre,jamaica,radiation,cancer,cancertreatment,radiotherapy,

Description:

The Radiation Oncology Centre of Jamaica  (ROCJ),  is Jamaica's modern cancer treatment centre.  We are committed to the welfare and quality of life of our patients. Our staff members are highly trained professionals utilizing modern technology to offer radiation therapy services in Jamaica, for almost all types of cancer and some non-cancerous conditions.  Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is the use of ionizing radiation to destroy cancer cells.There are two types of radiation therapy. One is External Beam Radiation and the other is Internal Radiation also called Brachytherapy. Both types are offered at ROCJ.In external beam radiation therapy, treatment is delivered using high energy x-rays that are emitted from a machine and penetrate through the skin to the area where the cancer is located. There is also Superficial X-ray Treatment For Skin Related Conditions.Internal radiation also called brachytherapy, involves implanting radioactive sources inside the patient’s body tissue (interstitial radiation) or the radiation sources are placed in an applicator, which is inserted into a cavity (intracavitary radiation). 1st In The Caribbean In the Caribbean when it comes to modern radiation treatment for cancer, the Radiation Oncology Centre of Jamaica has the most experience and is the most affordable. Patients from other Caribbean countries regularly obtain treatment at ROCJ and our staff makes coming to Jamaica for radiation therapy as easy and convenient as possible. From a patient’s first contact with the Centre, to arrival for treatment, we help to ensure a smooth transition. Outside of Jamaica, our patients have come from the Cayman Islands, Barbados, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos Islands, Antigua and Barbuda and other countries. Contact Us For Quality Cancer Care in the Caribbean. Did you know? What are my treatment options? - Men with localized prostate cancer have several options for treatment including....

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The Radiation Oncology Centre of Jamaica is the first private cancer treatment (radiotherapy) centre of its kind in the English speaking Caribbean.

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