Radiation oncology—also called radiation therapy—uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment for about two-thirds of patients with cancer. While it may be used alone as treatment, it is often combined with...

The Breast Care Center provides comprehensive healthcare in a welcoming and patient-centered environment. Services include consultations for benign breast conditions, diagnostic imaging, high-risk and genetic counseling services, and comprehensive breast cancer care and treatment. Complete breast...

When it comes to staying healthy and well, regular check-ups and screenings play an essential role. You may dismiss these appointments as little more than yearly errands, but they are an important part of managing health problems and identifying potential concerns. Regular health screenings also...

South Shore Health's Physical Therapy and Wellness program focuses on personalized patient care that gets results. Our therapists listen to your goals and work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs. Our goal is to get you back to doing the activities that matter...

Is your knee or hip pain unbearable, but you just don’t want to spend four or five days in a hospital? South Shore Health now offers outpatient total joint replacement surgery. Knee replacements, hip replacements, and shoulder replacements historically have required extended stays in the hospital...