Atlanta Oncology Associates Offers First and Only AccuBoost Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Procedure in Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, April 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Atlanta Oncology Associates (AOA), one of the largest radiation therapy groups in the Southeast, recently installed the first AccuBoost breast cancer radiotherapy system in Metro Atlanta -- only the eighth in the United States -- at their Northlake office in Tucker (1475 Montreal Road; 770-270-5085). The first patient was treated March 31.

The AccuBoost system is an image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) technique that uses high-dose radiation (HDR) brachytherapy to deliver a focused dose to the lumpectomy site.

"We believe AccuBoost will greatly benefit our patients and are honored to offer the only system in Atlanta," said Dr. Dale McCord, President and CEO of AOA. "The initial boost phase of a breast cancer patient's treatment is critical, and while we have a very highly trained staff, having a system that ensures accuracy and consistency will eliminate potential miscues."

source: Prime Newswire