21st Century Oncology Company Information
TECHNOLOGY
Specialized Technology
and Patient-Centered Environment
Centers offer sophisticated technology within comfortable surroundings. This environment is highly conducive to the patient's comfort and recovery.
Specific equipment varies from Center to Center and includes linear accelerators for treatment of deepseated tumors, head/neck tumors, breast tumors, skin and surface tumors. Brachytherapy for treatment directly into affected areas, seed implantation for prostate cancer, and strontium-89 for metastatic bone pain are offered as well.
Other equipment includes treatment planning simulators and a computer system specially designed for treatment planning and verification.
Courtesy transportation, wheelchair and stretcher service are available for patients in need.
Cost Containment and Sound Business Management
It is the policy of 21st Century Oncology to offer quality care within a competitive cost structure.
In addition, the centers offer global billing that includes professional and technical charges within one comprehensive billing process.
Fees and payment structures are discussed with patients following the initial consultation. Financial counseling and flexible payment plans are available as needed once a course of treatment has been decided upon.
An Additional Note on Research
Ongoing clinical research is leading toward more effective cancer treatments and 21st Century Oncology is committed to participating in that research.
The centers' primary affiliation is with the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, headquartered in Philadelphia and affiliated with a number of major universities.
This organization, with funding from the National Cancer Institute, addresses such questions as how to determine the best dosage and forms of radiation therapy as well as how best to combine radiation therapy with other treatment modalities. The Centers are also affiliated with the Southwest Oncology Group and the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Program.
Patient participation in research is completely voluntary and may be discontinued at any time. Eligible patients are never included without full disclosure and voluntary approval.