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Radiation Oncology is the medical use of different kinds of radiation in the treatment of various types of diseases.

International Leaders in Radiation Oncology

Our physicians offer you the latest advancements in radiation treatment because they stay on the leading edge of discovery. Our radiation oncology team maintains a dual commitment to patient care and clinical research, earning Fox Chase Cancer Center international recognition as a leader in radiation oncology.

Radiation Oncology Staff List

• Eric Horwitz, MD
  Chair, Radiation Oncology
• C-M Charlie Ma, PhD
  Vice Chairman of the
  Department of Radiation Oncology;
  Director, Radiation Physics
• Penny R. Anderson, MD
  Attending Physician,
  Director of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement,
  Chief, Gynecologic Radiation Oncology
• Mark K. Buyyounouski, MD, MS
  Director, Clinical Research
• Jo Ann Chalal, MD
  Attending Physician
• Shelly B Hayes, MD
  Director, Buckingham Radiation Therapy Facility
• Thomas J. Galloway, MD
  Attending Physician
• Arthur J. Harvey
  Attending Physician, Fox Chase Cancer Center consultant at Lawrenceville Urology, Lawrenceville, NJ
• David N. Lowther, MD
  Attending Physician, Fox Chase Cancer Center consultant at Virtua Health and Wellness Center, Washington Township, in Sewell, NJ
• Joshua E. Meyer, MD
  Attending Physician
• Lawrence J. Scharf, MD
  Attending Physician
• Mark L. Sobczak, MD
  Attending Physician,
  Fox Chase Cancer Center Partners, Vice President for Networks
• Tiffany Tam, MD
  Attending Physician
• Aruna Turaka, MD
  Attending Physician
• Brij M. Sood, MD
  Director, PinnacleHealth-Fox Chase Regional Cancer Center
  Harrisburg , PA

Advance Practice Clinicians

• Colleen Turrisi, RN, MSN, AOCNP, CRNP

Specialists for Each Type of Cancer

Each of our radiation oncologists is a cancer specialist with expertise in the application of radiation therapy as it is used in the management of cancer. At Fox Chase, the radiation oncologists have particular expertise with specific types of cancer. This ensures that your physician is one who focuses on your specific type of cancer.

A Team Dedicated to Your Individual Care

When you come to Fox Chase for radiation treatment, your team will include your radiation oncologist as well as radiation therapists, the medical dosimetrist, medical radiation physicist, oncology nurses, social workers and other support staff. Together, they carefully plan and carry out your radiation treatment and offer support. Our in-house team of cardiologists, pulmonologists and internists will work with your oncologist to manage any pre-existing or new medical conditions that may arise during the course of treatment.
Preparing for Radiation Therapy

Preserving Quality of Life

In the department of radiation oncology, our goal is to develop and implement treatment programs geared towards maximizing the chances of curing cancer while minimizing the radiation dose to normal organs, thus attempting to maintain your quality of life and preserve your normal organ function. Our radiation oncologists maintain strong academic, clinical and research interests, and a commitment to your well being.

For more information about radiation oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center or to make an appointment, call 1-888-FOX CHASE (1-888-369-2427).