Health Star Alliance
Empowering the Patient
Oncology Services ★
Health Star Alliance empowers patients with comprehensive resources that provide sophisticated cancer diagnostics, treatment, as well as high levels of integrity, expertise, compassion and accessibility. Our state-of-the-art imaging and radiation technology, in combination with an outstanding network of Medical Oncologists/Hematologists, Radiation Oncologists, and Diagnostic Radiologists, afford patients multiple treatment options. Innovative therapies, dedicated care teams and Nurse Navigators are just a few options among the array of available services.
What is Radiation Therapy?
Radiation therapy is a very effective cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells, shrink tumors and prevent cancer from spreading. This is accomplished without damaging healthy cells. It can be combined with chemotherapy or surgery to improve results. Radiation may be administered in two ways: External Radiation Therapy (external beam therapy) uses x-rays and gamma rays, and is done as an outpatient. Internal Radiation Therapy (brachytherapy) involves radiation placed inside or near the tumor; this may require a hospital stay. In addition, Systemic Radiation Therapy uses radioactive materials that are swallowed or injected into the body. Image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) is an advanced radiation therapy, using imaging and motion management tools to target tumors. Doctors can now see, measure, track and treat tumors with remarkable precision…even when moving.
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PET/CT Scan
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a non-invasive imaging procedure that displays the metabolic activity of the body, before anatomical changes occur. This scan is usually combined with a CT (computerized tomography) scan that displays various anatomical features such as shape, size and location of various organs and muscles. Such diseases as cancer can be effectively detected using PET. Since cancer cells are very metabolic and synthesize the injected radioactive glucose (done before the exam), the scan reveals where the high glucose areas of the body are. In some cases, these are tumors. A PET scan can also detect if cancer has spread or is isolated to one area. PET and CT scans are highly accurate in visualizing moving organs and other body parts with higher anatomical variation in great detail, such as brain abnormalities and coronary heart disease.
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Verity Radiation Center
The Verity Radiation Therapy Center is located in the Texas Clinic at Prestonwood in Plano, Texas, Verity is equipped with a full spectrum of radiation therapy services for cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment. These range from conventional external beam radiation treatments to 3D conformal treatment plans, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Image-guided Radiotherapy (IGRT). All area of treatment backed by exceptional expertise and patient-centered care.
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The Women’s Center at Prestonwood / Nurse Navigator
The Women's Center at Prestonwood is a comprehensive care center that zeroes in on women’s discreet health needs. Physicians partner with advanced technology for detailed screening, detection and treatment of cancer and other abnormalities, as well as overall patient health and wellness. A Nurse Navigator works closely with each patient to educate, coordinate and lead them through care and treatment.
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All About Life
All About Life Breast Health Center provides total breast health services in one convenient location. In a welcoming environment, women can receive routine mammograms and high-risk patient screenings, as well as radiation, imaging, surgery and ongoing breast health monitoring. A multidisciplinary program, All About Life brings together many diverse specialists and services that address not only the physical but emotional aspects of breast health.
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Arlington Cancer Center
Located in the heart of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, Arlington Cancer Center treats patients in both Arlington and Trophy Club. Arlington Cancer Center has dedicated itself to providing optimum cancer treatment services. Practicing medical oncology with on-site chemotherapy, laboratory services, a stem cell lab, radiation oncology including PET/CT and clinical trials, Arlington Cancer Center provides a comprehensive, targeted approach to the fight against cancer. Additionally, Arlington Cancer Center offers a full range of diagnostic imaging services, including Bone Density, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Mammography, Ultrasound and X-Ray.
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Plano Cancer Institute
If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer or a hematological disorder, you are no doubt feeling overwhelmed by information. At the Plano Cancer Institute we can help! Our doctors and nurses along with our supportive staff can help guide you through all of the information to help you make an informed treatment decision that is right for you. We understand that your unique treatment needs deserve our individualized attention. That's why our physicians are commited to putting their 25 years of combined experience to work for you.
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Rowlett Regional Cancer Center
Conveniently located in Rowlett, Rowlett Regional Cancer Center provides state-of-the-art radiation oncology services and advanced medical oncology, hematology and other infusion services. The physicians and staff assist in providing advanced information technologies and case management expertise. Rowlett Regional Cancer Center’s highly skilled clinical team is committed to provide optimal patient care in a comfortable environment. Rowlett Regional Cancer Center operates the Varian 21ix one of the most advanced linear accelerators available today. This enables the center to offer the most sophisticated forms of radiation therapy. These include Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) as well as Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) capabilities. IMRT and IGRT are two significant innovations in radiation therapy technology currently used to treat cancer. By combining daily imaging to confirm the size and location of the tumor before each treatment session, radiation oncologists are able to more precisely treat tumors throughout the body. As a result, patients are exposed to less radiation to normal healthy tissue thus facilitating the preservation of these tissues and minimizing the potential side effects and complications. This coordinated multidisciplinary approach of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, available under one roof, affords patients the opportunity to achieve optimal treatment results with the added convenience of a local center. Additionally, Rowlett Regional Cancer Center has a 16 slice G.E. Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner, which enables the center to perform diagnostic CT scans.
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McKinney Regional Cancer Center
McKinney Regional Cancer Center (MRCC) is an outpatient diagnosis and treatment facility in McKinney, Texas,
conveniently located in the northern part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. At MRCC, our goal is to eliminate cancer. To us,
people are more than just their cancer symptoms. Compassion paired with aggressive treatment, has earned the gratitude of countless
patients and their families. MRCC provides its patients treatment, diagnostic and support services in a collaborative environment
that is focused on patient care.
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PET / CT Center of Richardson
PET/CT Center of Richardson is compassionate about imaging
technology, featuring the 16 slice Biograph Diagnostic
Imaging System from Siemens Medical systems. Combining
PET and CT imaging technology, the system merges anatomically
detailed information from the CT scan with the biological function
recorded by the PET scanner to provide detailed results when
diagnosing and staging your patient’s disease.
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United Oncology Associates
United Oncology Associates is an integrated
network of specialists and services, based in
North Texas and devoted to helping people
fight cancer. We believe strongly that the care
of patients comes first, and that the people
who come to us deserve our individualized
attention. That is why United Oncology’s team
of doctors, oncology nurses, nurse navigators,
imaging and treatment centers, nutritionists,
wellness staff and patient care staffs have
come together. We are committed to
providing the comprehensive, compassionate
collaborative care that each patient deserves.
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