Contact the Department of Radiation Oncology
Contact us to make an appointment or to learn more about our programs.
Browse our online educational guides to visualize various steps throughout the radiation oncology process, learn important tips for each stage of your care, and get access to other useful information for your time in the Department of Radiation Oncology.
We take your cancer care seriously. Your whole experience—from your first appointments to post-treatment care—is important to us.
Our goal is for you to feel comfortable and informed throughout your treatment journey. In addition to our skilled and compassionate staff who are always ready to address your needs, we want to empower you with knowledge and awareness of what to expect during your visits in Radiation Oncology.
Select a guide below that corresponds to your appointment to learn more.
Simulation
Your radiation oncologist will set up and plan your radiation therapy in a process called “simulation.”
Click through the simulation process to learn more about this important appointment.
Treatment
After your simulation, under the direction of the radiation oncologist your radiation oncology care team will work together to deliver your radiation treatment.
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Leaders in Proton Therapy
Mass General has the only proton therapy site in all of New England, with two proton therapy centers.
Supportive Care Services
Our support programs can help patients and their families cope with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.