For Patients Appointments and Location Conditions and Treatment FAQ First Time Visit for Patients Pet Therapy Treatment Overview What to Expect Your Treatment Team For Patients Home Research Research: Clinical Departments Radiation Oncology: Home Radiation Oncology: Clinical Program > For Patients Personalized Care Learn more about UCI Radiation Oncology's #1 patient-centered treatment and team. Appointments and Location Conditions and Treatment What to Expect? First Time Visit for Patients Treatment Overview Your Treatment Team FAQs Pet Therapy Our Promise to You We understand that you have a choice when seeking out cancer care, whether for you or for a loved one. Should you select UCI Radiation Oncology for care, you will have given us the privilege of partnering with you in this journey to eradicate cancer. Our promise is that no patient will ever feel that he or she is just another number in this process. We strive every day to create an environment where each patient feels like an individual. And along that line, we take pride in customizing and personalizing treatments in a way that is hand-tailored to you. We can assure you that our specialists will provide the highest quality care using the most advanced therapies with the utmost focus on compassion and communication. At UCI Radiation Oncology, you or your loved one will never feel like just another patient. At the UCI Radiation Oncology, our message to patients is that they always come first. We thus promise to: Customize a treatment plan based on your needs Show compassion and empathy for you and you loved ones Be open-minded, courteous, and encouraging Provide cutting edge radiotherapy of the highest standards Integrate the innovative research to improve your treatment Maintain open and clear communication Be available any time to answer questions and concerns Treat you as a human being and never just your disease What is Radiation Therapy? Radiation therapy uses high energy waves (usually x-rays or electrons) to damage the DNA of cancer cells. With the genetic machinery of the cell damaged beyond repair, cancers are not able to replicate and, therefore, are destroyed. Normal cells can repair themselves, whereas cancer cells cannot. These principles form the crux of how ionizing radiation can be harnessed to fight cancer. Patient Support Groups Cancer support groups are meetings for people with cancer and anyone touched by the disease. They can have many benefits. Even though a lot of people receive support from friends and family, the number one reason they join a support group is to be with others who have similar cancer experiences. Some research shows that joining a support group improves both quality of life and survival. In addition, support groups can provide a valuable opportunity to talk to others about your feelings and how to work through them. For a list of support groups available at UCI, click here: Patient Support Inspiring Patient Stories Every patient has a story to tell. These are stories of determination, hard work and healing. They reflect individual strength, grace, and resiliency. And above all, they represent hope. Read inspiring stories of hope from patients and families treated at UCI Radiation Oncology. Have your own Patient Success Story to share? If you’d like to share your UCI Radiation Oncology story to inspire hope and help other patients and families find answers to questions they are seeking, please contact us at: Contact Us