New TrueBeam™ system from Varian Medical Systems treats cancer faster, deals effectively with tumor motion and improves the patient experience. TACOMA, WASHINGTON — June 1, 2018 Tacoma Valley Radiation Oncology Centers, with five locations in Pierce and Thurston Counties, has commenced treating cancer patients using the new TrueBeam system from Varian Medical Systems, an innovative […]

Jaroslaw T. Hepel1,2 Jessica R. Hiatt1 Sandra Sha3 Kara L. Leonard1,2 Theresa A. Graves4 Doreen L. Wiggins4 Dean Mastras5 Ann Pittier5 Brown University Oncology Research Group6 David E. Wazer1,2 1 Department of Radiation Oncology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University, Boston, MA 3 Department […]

D. Dunham1,2 R. Sorum1,2 H. Wang1,2 M. McDonough1,2 A. Harris, K. Bergman1,2 M. Reda1,2 K. Nkiwane1,2 A. Zemanek2 D. Mastras2 N. Bittner2 A. Pittier2 W. Gao2 1South Sound Gamma Knife, Tacoma, WA, United States of America 2Tacoma Valley Radiation Oncology Centers, Tacoma, WA, United States of America Purpose: To update previously presented 2011 study examining […]

D. Dunham 1,2 R. Sorum1,2 M. McDonough 1,2 H. Wang 1,2 K. Bergman 1,2 A. Harris 4 M. Goldman3 A. Zemanek 2 M. Reda 1,2 K. Nkiwane 1,2 D. Mastras2 N. Bittner2 A. Pittier2 W. Gao2 1South Sound Gamma Knife, Tacoma, WA, United State of America 2Tacoma Valley Radiation Oncology Centers, Tacoma, WA, United States […]

Summary Based on retrospective and prospective data, radiation therapy is effective for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Local injections of corticosteroids are used to control pain when other conservative treatments have failed. We performed a randomized, prospective trial to compare the effects of radiation therapy with those of local corticosteroid injections. We show the superiority […]

Working with our healthcare partners to ensure best practices and superior treatment options are delivered is a top priority for Tacoma Valley Radiation Oncology Centers.  We are always pleased to be a part of our patients’ success stories.  We are even more delighted when the patient elects to go public with their cancer battle & […]