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General News: Cancer Treatment Center Opens
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| Hospital leaders and members of the Littman family joined health profesionals and local leaders at the ribbon-cutting. |
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| About 200 people turned out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the center. |
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| TomoTherapy represents a huge advance in radiation treatment. |
October 07, 2009
From St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
Cancer survivors, physicians, elected officials and other community members gathered October 1 to celebrate the opening of Cornwall Radiation Oncology Services (CROS), which, for the first time, brings advanced TomoTherapy cancer treatment technology to Orange County. The new radiation oncology center is located in the new, $23 million Littman Cancer Center on the Cornwall campus of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. CROS is a partnership between SLCH and Cornwall Advanced Services, LLC. Michael Wesson, MD, a prominent radiation oncologist, is clinical advisor for the venture; mpowermed, inc. – a project development firm specializing in radiation oncology – confirmed the need for these services in our community and helped guide the initiative.
“We’re bringing the best of the best in cancer treatment close to home,” said SLCH President and CEO Allan E. Atzrott in welcoming guests to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “The opening of this extraordinary radiation oncology center marks the completion of the first phase of our commitment to bring cutting-edge cancer care to our community. We’re treating mind, body and spirit to ease the journey for cancer patients and their families.”
TomoTherapy, which has been called a “quantum leap” in radiation treatment, integrates advanced CT imaging and 360-degree delivery for greater accuracy and precision. It targets radiation treatment to the patient’s tumor, while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Unlike traditional radiation therapy equipment, the system uses an on-board CT scanner that allows true CT images of a patient’s anatomy to be created with the same equipment used to treat the patient.
In addition to the CT image that can be taken for every patient, every day, another major difference is the way that radiation hits the treatment area. A single beam of radiation is modulated into tens of thousands of smaller “beamlets,” which are delivered from all angles around the patient, ensuring that the dose conforms to the tumor and avoids critical organs like never before—which can mean improved outcomes and fewer side effects.
With the first phase of the Littman Cancer Center – Cornwall Radiation Oncology Services – completed, evolution of the remaining facilities and services continues. The Center will include an expanded infusion/chemotherapy suite, physicians’ offices and a patient and family education, support and meeting space called The Gathering Place. Advocates known as patient navigators will help coordinate care and services for cancer patients and their families.
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