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What to Expect?

What Happens Before, During and After Treatment


Once the diagnosis has been made, you will probably talk with your primary care physician along with several cancer specialists, such as a surgeon, a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist, to discuss your treatment choices. These specialists will work together to help recommend the best treatment for you.

Meeting With a Radiation Oncologist


If you are considering radiation therapy, you must first meet with a radiation oncologist to see if radiation therapy is right for you. During your first visit, your doctor will evaluate your need for radiation therapy and its likely results.

External Beam Radiation Therapy Treatments


When you undergo external beam radiation therapy treatment, each session is painless, just like getting an X-ray. The radiation is directed at your tumor from a machine located away from your body (usually using technology called a linear accelerator). External beam radiation is noninvasive, unlike surgery which is an invasive process.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Preparation for your first visit:
  • Is radiation treatment painful and how many visits needed?
  • Can I drive and work while receiving radiation treatment?
  • Will I be radioactive and danger to my family?
  • What staff will I meet regarding my treatment?
  • How can I make sure proper dose is being given?

OUR STAFF

Bharat Jailwala, MD

 Board Certified Radiation Oncologist
  • Trained in Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Over 20 years of experience in cancer treatment
  • Chairman of the Institutional Board which meets at Sherman Hospital
  • Oncology Committee member at Sherman Hospital and St. Alexius Hospital
  • Member of American Society of Radiation Oncology
  • Member of Kane County Medical Society
  • Member of Chicago Medical Society
  • Member of Association of Free Standing Radiation Oncology Centers
  • Member of Illinois State Medical Society
  • Inducted into the National Registry of Who’s Who for Executives & Professionals



Jerzy Skromblewicz

Registered Radiation Therapist
  • Received a B.S. in Radiation Therapy from National Lewis University
  • Certified Radiation Therapist by A.R.R.T in 2000
  • 9 years of experience in radiation therapy
  • Nomos, IMRT, Covrus, and Eclipse treatment planning courses



Rejo Chirackal

 Registered Radiation Therapist
  • Received an Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy from College of DuPage
  • Certified Radiation Therapist by A.R.R.T in 2008
  • 2 years of experience in radiation therapy
  • Attended multiple Varian treatment planning and technical courses



Nibu Philips

Registered Radiation Therapist
  • Received an Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy from College of DuPage
  • Certified Radiation Therapist by A.R.R.T in 2008
  • 2 years of experience in radiation therapy
  • Attended multiple Varian treatment planning and technical courses



Pallavi Jailwal

CPA, Director of Operations
  • Over 15 years of solid healthcare management and marketing experience
  • 11 years comptroller experience in area hospitals
  • Graduated with honors from University of Illinois, received B.S. in Accounting
  • Received honorary award and was elected a member of Beta Gamma Sigma
  • Won President award for Outstanding Performance at Associated Research Inc
  • Inducted into the National Registry of Who’s Who for Executives & Professionals



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