Radiation Oncology Program

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  • About
  • Approach
  • Who We Treat
  • Services
  • Appointments
  • Research
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    • U-M Health's Radiation Oncology Program is led by a competent and caring team of physicians who are experts in their field, exceptional nurses with radiation oncology training, certified radiation therapists, highly trained medical physicists and many other specialists who are committed to providing the best care for our patients. As a leader in treating patients with cancer and benign conditions, providing cutting-edge treatments, we understand the importance of collaborative and compassionate care delivered by specialty experts. With U-M Health's renowned Rogel Cancer Center, we provide accessible care throughout the state of Michigan.

    Our Approach

     

    Our expert radiation oncology team members use the most advanced technology available to treat patients with focused radiation treatments. Our practice is informed by more than four decades of ground breaking research, including pioneering 3-D treatment planning; now a standard practice worldwide.

    This invention evolved into our current delivery methods including 3D-conformal (3D-CRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), VMAT, and SBRT. These delivery methods paired with industry-leading treatment devices allow high precision targeting of treatment sites while sparing surrounding normal tissue. To further customize treatments for patients, we provide adaptive radiation therapy using functional and metabolic imaging in addition to daily anatomical imaging.

    To better serve our patients, we've created a video series on preparing for radiation

    Who We Treat

     

    University of Michigan Health radiation oncologists treat thousands of patients and provide countless consultations to patients and their referring physicians every year for:

    Services

     

    All locations use the same sophisticated software developed by U-M to facilitate treatments that impact the tumor while sparing surrounding normal tissues. We offer: 

    • Adult and pediatric radiation oncology
    • CT and MRI simulators
    • Varian linear accelerators
    • External beam radiation, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
    • Prostate seed implants
    • Stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy
    • High-dose rate (HDR) and low-dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy
    • Image guided therapy
    • CBCT- guided adaptive radiation therapy
    • SpaceOAR
    • Vessel-Sparing Radiotherapy
    • Clinical trials, including institutional and cooperative group studies
    • Image guided therapy

    Appointment Information


    To schedule an appointment with Radiation Oncology, please call 734-936-4300.  Healthcare providers, please call M-Line 800-962-3555.

    Our radiation oncologists see patients at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and across the state.  To learn more, please visit our Radiation Oncology Network page.

    If you have any questions, please contact our Cancer AnswerLine 800-865-1125.

    Research

     

    The National Cancer Institute established the Specialized Programs of Research Excellence, or SPORE, program to promote collaborative, interdisciplinary translational cancer research. The grants bring together both basic and clinical scientists to support interdisciplinary projects aimed at generating new approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.  Our Radiation Oncology Program was awarded a SPORE for Radiosensitization.  You can learn more about this on our Radiosensitization SPORE webpage.
     

    To learn more about our research projects, please visit the Department of Radiation Oncology's Research page.

     

    Locations
    • Oncology Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance1, Level 1
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions
    • Radiation Oncology | University Hospital 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor B2 C490
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5010       Get Directions

    Doctors

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    Eyad Abu-Isa, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Radiation Oncology

    Steven Goble Allen, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

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    Derek Paul Bergsma, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

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    Terri Lynn Bott-Kothari, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Radiation Oncology

    Alex Kuehn Bryant, MD

    Assistant Professor

    Radiation Oncology

    June Lee Chan, MD

    June Lee Chan, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

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    Daniel Tandel Chang, MD

    Daniel Tandel Chang, MD

    Professor

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    Daniel Joseph Chapman, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

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    Enid W Choi, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

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    Kyle Clifford Cuneo, MD

    Clinical Professor

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    For Non-Cancer Patients

    Low-dose radiation helps manage and relieve symptoms from inflammatory joint issues and fibrotic disorders, offering a safe and effective option for patients who cannot tolerate medications or wish to delay or avoid surgery.

    Support Services

    Our mission to constantly improve and deliver the best possible patient care includes not only individualized cancer therapy, but also individualized support of the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients and their families.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We believe that an important step in providing the best care is helping patients understand the services they are going to receive. As such, we created materials to help you understand and navigate your radiation therapy experience.

    Patient Resources

    The department provides several resources for Radiation Oncology patients and families including videos, websites and handouts created or endorsed by clinicians.

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    Podcasts

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