Treating Your Cancer

Treatment options usually include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy. You and your physician will decide on the best treatment plan for your type of cancer. Our cancer specialists provide the most advanced treatments available utilizing evidence-based national treatment guidelines. Post-operative surgical options include plastic and reconstructive surgery. Clinical trial opportunities are offered as well.

• Medical oncology
• Radiation oncology
• Surgical oncology

Medical oncology
A medical oncologist will manage your chemotherapy treatments and may oversee your entire plan of care. Our medical oncology services include:

• Inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy infusion
• Immunotherapy
• Hormone therapy
• Access to clinical trials

Radiation oncology
Radiation oncology is the use of radiation to treat tumors, either as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with chemotherapy, surgery, hormone therapy or some combination of the three.

We offer the following radiation services at the Cancer Center of Virginia:

• Computerized treatment planning
• High-dose radiation
• Brachytherapy
• 3D conformal radiation therapy
• Intensity modulated radiation therapy
• Intensity-guided radiation therapy

Radiation oncology providers:  

• Radiation Oncology Specialists of Central Virginia

Surgical oncology
We offer comprehensive, advanced surgery services to treat cancer. We use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible so that your return to normal activity is faster. Plastic and reconstructive surgery options are also available.

Surgical oncology providers: 

• Central Virginia Surgical Specialists
• Surgical Associates of Fredericksburg
• Virginia Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Plastic surgery providers: 

• Horizon Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg