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...

Primary care providers at South Shore Medical Center provide care at every age and stage of life. Primary care physicians, physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) provide preventive care, guidance on how to live a healthy lifestyle , and ensure you get immunizations and screenings...

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...

PET Scan / CT Scan (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is the most advanced medical imaging technique available today. It layers two images; one PET scan which detects changes in cell activity and one CT scan which details fine structures within the body. Together, they make an...

Thank you for trusting us with the care of your patients. Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health brings leaders recognized in innovative discoveries in cancer research, detection, and care right to your patients on the South Shore. Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham...

Our Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems depict the inside of the body with incredible clarity. Your physicians can use MRIs to quickly and easily identify areas of treatment, track progress, and detect serious conditions. MRI scans don't involve surgery, radiation, or hospitalization, and have...