Radiotherapy at AHN Saint Vincent just got hyperpersonal and hyper-precise .
An expanded team to better care for our community .
Radiotherapy at AHN Saint Vincent just got hyperpersonal and hyper-precise .
SRS and SBRT radiotherapy deliver high doses of radiation in a few sessions to small , well-defined tumors in the brain , spine , liver , and other places where accuracy is critical . With the upgrade of ExacTrac Dynamic ® by Brainlab ® X-ray imaging system , we ’ re taking stereotactic radiosurgery ( SRS ) and stereotactic body radiotherapy ( SBRT ) to the next level .
“ Our technology upgrades include the addition of surface and thermal guidance . These aid with alignment and positioning of our patients , which allows us to be more precise and ensures radiation is delivered exactly where it ’ s needed , minimizing exposure to healthy tissues , leading to better outcomes and fewer side effects ,” says Jason Alberth , Practice Manager for AHN Saint Vincent Radiation Oncology . “ It also enhances our ability to actively monitor patients throughout their treatment delivery .”
Brainlab is a registered trademark of Brainlab AG .
An expanded team to better care for our community .
The oncology team at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital is a multi-disciplinary team that provides the latest in collaborative , compassionate , and evidence-based treatments here in Erie . Meet three of our newest members :
Rubal Sharma , MD , Hematology and Medical Oncology Dr . Sharma , who specializes in thoracic oncology , is passionate about spreading awareness of smoking cessation and lung cancer screenings . “ We see too many people with advanced lung cancers . It ’ s so important to catch it early . I urge everyone to ask their doctor about the resources available to them . One CT scan can save precious time .” She and her husband ( an AHN intensivist ) came to our team from New York . “ The hospital and community align with our values . Everyone here is so nice and respectful . And there ’ s a great need for the care we deliver . We don ’ t want people to have to travel to Pittsburgh or Cleveland .”
Ryan VanDenberg , MD , Radiation Oncology Dr . VanDenberg came to AHN from the University of Rochester Medical Center where he did his residency . “ Treating cancer patients is one of the most rewarding areas of medicine , and I ’ ve always been interested in technology , so radiation oncology is a perfect fit ,” he says . “ I ’ m excited to join the team here , to learn from their experience and expertise , and to grow along with the department . It ’ s great to be part of a network that ’ s committed to making sure people have the highest level of care , close to where they live .”
Talal Khan , MD , Medical Oncology Dr . Talal Khan is a hematologist and medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary oncology , who joined from Meadville medical center . “ As part of the wonderful community in Erie and northwestern PA , I ’ m committed to providing personalized and compassionate care to our community . My focus is on treating cancers of the prostate , bladder , kidneys , and other urological organs . I ’ m dedicated to ensuring that patients have access to the latest therapies and clinical trials right here in our region . I look forward to partnering with patients and families throughout their treatment journey .”
For more information or to schedule an appointment , call 814-452-HOPE or visit erie . ahn . org / cancer .