Give to LGH

Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncologists provide care specializing in the treatment of both malignant and benign disease by using radiation beams and other forms of radioactive isotopes to treat these conditions. Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein and Dr. David Goff work closely with your primary care physician and other specialists to give you the most effective treatment possible. You can expect the personal touch from compassionate staff members comprised of nurses, radiation therapists, physicists and a dosimetrist. Treatments will be delivered daily by a caring team of radiation therapists. An initial evaluation will be performed by a registered nurse, specializing in radiation oncology. You will be evaluated once a week by your radiation oncologist and nurse while undergoing radiation therapy treatments.

The Radiation Oncology department uses two Elekta linear accelerators to deliver radiation doses to all types of malignant diseases, as well as some benign diseases. These machines have three proton energies and seven electron energies. These identically-matched accelerators allow for rapid, accurate, easily verified treatments without interruption on either accelerator. Lowell General Hospital is committed to provide the most up-to-date technology for the patients in our community.

In 2005, the Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital began using IMRT treatment which allows us to improve our likelihood of curing a patient, while reducing the chance of side effects or complications, according to Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology. It is a significant advancement in treating tumors that are curved or in close proximity to critical tissue or organs, such as tumors of the prostate or spinal cord.

In March 2005, The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital became the only cancer care center in Greater Lowell to be awarded a certificate of accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Main Number

The staff is available and can be reached everyday by calling 978-937-6274.

Our Hours

Radiation Oncology is open Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm.

Location

Directions to The Cancer Center

Name the Surgical RobotWomen's Health ServicesMost Wired Winner 2008