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Our TeamThe Northern Ohio Regional Cancer Center is a comprehensive radiation treatment center located in Brook Park, Ohio. The Center provides state-of-the-art image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) treatments to cancer patients. The increased accuracy and precision of IGRT allows higher doses of radiation to be delivered safely during treatment, resulting in a shorter treatment time for the patient and a reduce risk of radiation to healthy tissues. Our clinical team provides quality care at convenient hours for our patients. The Northern Ohio Regional Cancer Center opened its doors in February of 2008. This state-of-the-art treatment facility features many technological advances in the battle against cancer. Services offered are IGRT, external beam radiotherapy therapy as well radioactive seed implantation for prostate cancer. The Northern Ohio Regional Cancer Center is centrally located to serve patients from the Cleveland and the surrounding areas.
The Center's hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Northern Ohio Regional Cancer Center has contracts with most of the major insurance companies in the area and we accept Medicare, AHCCCS and cash payment for those patients who do not carry insurance. The mission of the Center for The Northern Ohio Regional Cancer Center is to provide the highest quality patient care, utilizing state of the art equipment, technology and the greatest degree of medical expertise. We will always exercise the utmost compassion and empathy, putting above all else the emotional comfort and physical well being of our patients and their families.
Radiation Oncologist The radiation oncologist is a medical doctor who has received training in the treatment of cancer and other diseases using radiation therapy. Dr. Jon Prescott is our Radiation Oncologist as well as the Medical Director. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology.
Dr. Prescott has more than 15 years of experience as a radiation oncologist. He is a recognized expert in the radiotherapy management of all cancers with extensive expertise in prostate cancer treatment.
Dr. Prescott completed his residency at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation at Cleveland, Ohio. He was also an Assistant Professor at the University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Medical Physicist Medical physicists are responsible for developing and directing quality control programs for equipment and procedures. They are responsible for making sure the equipment works properly. Physicists take precise measurements of radiation beam characteristics and do other safety tests on a regular basis. Physicists work directly with the doctor in the treatment planning and delivery to help ensure that complex treatments are properly tailored for each patient. They are certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics.
Medical Dosimetrist Dosimetrists carefully calculate the doses of radiation to ensure the tumor receives enough radiation. They develop many treatment plans to destroy the tumor while sparing healthy tissue. Many of these treatment plans are very complex. Dosimetrists work with the doctor and the medical physicist to choose the treatment plan that is right for each patient. The Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board certifies Dosimetrists.
Radiation Therapist Radiation Therapists administer the daily radiation treatment under the doctor's prescription and supervision. They maintain daily records and regularly check the treatment machines to ensure they are functioning properly. They are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Radiation Oncology Nurse Oncology nurses work with the radiation oncology team to help evaluate the patient prior to and during the treatment course. They also care for patients during the course of treatment and talk to patients about potential side effects and their management. During the treatment, patients may be evaluated weekly or more frequently by the nurse to assess problems and concerns. Nurses are certified by the State Board of Nursing.
Office Staff There are a number of office staff who will assist you with your treatment planning process. Our front office team is responsible for scheduling appointments, our reimbursement counselor will verify your insurance and review your payment options with you and our medical assistant is there to support you during the treatment process.
Prologics LLC Prologics LLC is a Tennessee based company that brought considerable expertise to the creation and management of our center. Prologics was founded by a team of experts:
Jeffrey H. Chircus, M.D., Nelson N. Stone, M.D. and Mr. Mark Cherney. Doctors Chircus and Stone are nationally recognized urologists who successfully created over 200 prostate brachytherapy centers world-wide. Doctors Chircus and Stone serve as the company's COO and Medical Director of the company. Dr. Stone has authored and co-authored over 200 articles and book chapters, most dealing with radiotherapy for prostate cancer. Mr. Cherney has over 35 years of successful start-up and general management experience in the radiation oncology, lithotripsy and diagnostic imaging markets. For more information about Prologics, go to our website: www.prologics.net.
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