DR. MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER WARD M.D.
NPI 1043570948
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Charlotte, NC

Complex radiation therapy planning is a process to determine the most effective way to deliver radiation to a specific area in your body. It involves detailed imaging to map your body's structure, allowing for precise targeting of cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a type of cancer treatment. It uses advanced technology to manipulate photon beams of radiation to conform to the shape of a tumor. IMRT allows for the radiation dose to conform more precisely to the three-dimensional shape of the tumor by modulating—or controlling—the intensity of the radiation beam. This can result in better tumor control and less harm to healthy tissue.

CT guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields involves using a CT scan to accurately map the area of your body where radiation will be applied. This ensures the radiation targets only the necessary area, minimizing impact to healthy tissues.

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

A radiation treatment device is custom-made for each patient to target cancer cells with high precision. It's designed to focus radiation on the tumor, sparing healthy tissue. This process ensures effective therapy while minimizing side effects.

This procedure involves collecting necessary data to plan the best radiation treatment. It may cover 3 or more areas or any area requiring special attention. Data collection includes imaging scans and tests to understand the disease's extent and to tailor a precise, effective treatment plan.

High precision radiation therapy planning involves detailed mapping of your body to target cancer cells accurately. Advanced imaging techniques help identify the exact location of the tumor, minimizing harm to healthy tissues. This personalized approach enhances effectiveness and reduces side effects.

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

3D radiation therapy planning is a procedure that uses computer imaging to map out the area needing treatment. This ensures the radiation targets the disease precisely, while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. It's a key step in preparing for effective radiation therapy.

This procedure involves gathering essential information to create the best radiation treatment plan for a specific area. It includes scanning the treatment area and using this data to calculate the precise dose of radiation needed to target the disease effectively, while sparing healthy tissue.

A simple radiation treatment device is designed and built to target specific areas in your body with high energy rays. This process is carefully planned to ensure that the radiation accurately reaches the area needing treatment, while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.

Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week involves regular meetings with your healthcare team. These sessions help monitor your progress, manage side effects, and adjust your treatment plan if necessary. It's a key part of ensuring the effectiveness of your radiation therapy.

Special radiation treatment is a medical procedure that uses high-energy rays to destroy or damage cancer cells. It's a targeted approach that aims to minimize harm to healthy tissues. The treatment duration varies based on individual health conditions.

In radiation therapy, intra-fraction localization and tracking monitor patient or target movement during treatment. This ensures that radiation is accurately delivered to the correct area. Techniques like 3D positional tracking, gating, and 3D surface tracking are used to enhance precision.

This procedure involves using targeted radiation to treat a lesion in the brain over several sessions. The radiation destroys the abnormal cells, helping to control or eliminate the lesion. It's a non-invasive treatment, meaning no surgical cuts are made.

Radiation therapy involves directing high-energy particles to destroy cancer cells. The technique targets 3 or more areas, using custom blocks for precise focus. Tangential ports, wedges, and rotational beams adjust the radiation's path, while compensators balance radiation dose. Electron beam therapy with 6-10 mev energy is used for deep-seated tumors.

Complex radiation therapy planning for internal radiation involves designing a unique plan to target harmful cells within your body. This process uses advanced imaging technology to map out the precise treatment area, ensuring that healthy tissue is spared.

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

Simple radiation therapy planning is a process to determine the exact area on your body where the radiation will be directed. It involves imaging studies like CT scans to precisely target the disease, minimizing harm to healthy tissue. It's a crucial step in your treatment journey.