General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  Many people treated with radiation to the neck and throat area have painful sores in the mouth and throat that can make it very hard to eat and drink. This can lead to weight loss and malnutrition. The sores heal with time after the radiation ends, but some people continue to have problems swallowing long after treatment ends. Ask about swallowing exercises you can do to help keep those muscles working and increase your chance of eating normally after treatment.
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Diarrhea

Gynecologists

• Pelvic Pain

Internists

• Ovarian Cancer
  Ovarian cancer originates when cells grow out of control in the ovaries, which produce eggs, and the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
• Cervical Cancer
  The American Cancer Society estimates that about 140 Minnesota women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2019. As with any gynecological cancer, cervical, vaginal, or vulvar cancers can take a heavy psychological toll as well as physical effects.
• Colon Cancer
  Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer besides skin cancer found in both men and women. But the colon cancer survival rate is fairly high. Thanks to improvements in prevention, early detection, and treatment, more than a million people in the US are survivors of colon or rectal cancer.
• Prostate Cancer
  The American Cancer Society estimates almost 3,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year in Minnesota. And the numbers are increasing. But with early detection and treatment, the outlook for prostate cancer patients is good. And you have access to some of the most advanced treatment available, right near you.
• Lung Cancer
  In Minnesota, lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis, and leading cause of cancer mortality, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Health. Incidence rates vary significantly by race, ethnicity, and geography.

Endocrinologist

• Thyroid
• Thyroid Cancer
  There are several different types and subtypes of cancer that affect the thyroid gland, which helps regulate your metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Brachytherapy involves an operation where a radiation oncologist and urologist use ultrasound to place between 70 and 120 radioactive “seeds†in the prostate. The seeds are about 1/8 of an inch long, the thickness of a pencil lead, and emit low-energy radiation for approximately six months. After that, they become essentially inactive and remain safely in place indefinitely. Immediately after this procedure, it is recommended that you avoid close contact with pregnant women and children for a short time.
• MRI
  At MRO, we use radiation, or radiotherapy, to destroy cancer cells with high doses of radiation. Using state-of-the-art imaging technologies, such as MRI, CT, and PET, your MRO care team can pinpoint radiation doses down to the millimeter.
• Radiology
  €œIt’s important for patients to know that a highly-qualified physicist checks every procedure. And at MRO, all our physicists have the same American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification as our radiation oncologists.â€
• X-Rays
• Chemotherapy
  Radiation is a localized treatment, that only targets the cells in the part of the body being treated. It’s often used along with other cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy.
• Radiation Therapy
  Anal cancer is less common. Over 90% of anal cancer is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), according to the Anal Cancer Foundation. Radiation therapy plays a prominent role in anal cancer treatment.
• Radiation Oncology
  With 11 convenient locations, Minneapolis Radiation Oncology makes it easier to get the treatment you need and get back to your life.

Surgeons

• Reconstructive Surgery
  Jody knew she was facing some tough choices. Her journey with breast cancer would be complicated – mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and reconstructive surgery.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be approximately 270,000 new cases diagnosed each year, mostly in women (but it can also develop in men).
• Rashes
• Skin Care
  You will begin by meeting with a nurse in an examination room. He or she will become a familiar face over the course of your treatment. At least once a week after your first visit, your nurse will meet with you to explain where you are in the process, answer your questions, and provide information on skin care, dietary needs and managing side effects.

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy
  After you’ve completed treatment, you’ll have follow-up visits with your MRO radiation oncologist and the doctor who referred you to MRO. Follow-up care varies from patient to patient. Your physician may also recommend home care, occupational or vocational therapy, pain management, physical therapy, and/or participation in support groups.