Business Details
22 Years
experience
Advanced Radiation Oncology Services in Washington
Radiant Care has been dedicated to delivering exceptional cancer care since opening its first clinic in Lacey, Washington in 2004. With additional locations in Aberdeen and Centralia, we serve patients across South Puget Sound and Southwest Washington. Our multidisciplinary team of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and support staff combines technical expertise with compassionate care to create personalized treatment plans. We utilize advanced technologies like SBRT, SRS, and SpaceOAR to ensure precise, effective treatments while minimizing side effects.Our practice philosophy emphasizes clear communication, patient education, and maintaining dignity throughout the treatment process. Backed by board-certified physicians with extensive training from leading institutions, we maintain affiliations with major hospitals while preserving a community-focused approach. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond clinical outcomes to include emotional support for patients and families during challenging times.
Services
Radiation Therapy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
SpaceOAR Placement
Brachytherapy
Image-Guided Therapy
Prostate Cancer Treatment
3D Conformal Therapy
Electron Beam Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in radiation oncology
- Our team includes physicians board-certified by the American Board of Radiology
- We utilize advanced technologies like SpaceOAR and stereotactic radiosurgery
- Our multidisciplinary approach coordinates care with patient account specialists
- We maintain affiliations with Providence St. Peter and Centralia Hospitals
Associations and certifications
- APEX Accredited
What people say
Excellent care
Professional staff
Compassionate nurses
Improved outcomes
Supportive atmosphere
Services
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery delivers high-dose radiation to brain tumors with sub-millimeter precision. This single-day treatment effectively targets metastatic cancers and non-cancerous growths while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. Our advanced linear accelerators enable precise delivery for meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and arteriovenous malformations.
SpaceOAR Placement
SpaceOAR gel creates temporary separation between the prostate and rectum during radiation therapy. This innovative solution reduces rectal exposure by 50% while maintaining therapeutic prostate doses. Clinical studies show significant reductions in urinary and sexual side effects for prostate cancer patients.
Intensity-Modulated Therapy
IMRT uses computer-controlled linear accelerators to deliver precise radiation doses to prostate tumors. The technology modulates beam intensity to conform to irregular tumor shapes while protecting adjacent bladder and rectal tissue. This approach enables higher curative doses with reduced treatment-related complications.
Stereotactic Body Radiation
SBRT delivers highly focused radiation in 3-5 sessions for lung and prostate tumors. This hypofractionated approach concentrates doses within small treatment volumes while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue. Effective for oligometastatic disease and early-stage cancers.
Image-Guided Therapy
IGRT integrates CT imaging with treatment delivery for daily tumor localization. Our systems automatically adjust patient positioning to account for anatomical changes, ensuring sub-millimeter accuracy. This technology enables smaller treatment margins and reduced radiation exposure to surrounding organs.
People
Gregory W. Allen
Radiation Oncologist
Board-certified radiation oncologist with 17 years of clinical experience. Specializes in patient education and personalized treatment planning. Completed residency at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Holds dual degrees in medicine and physiology.
Justin W. Suszko
Radiation Oncologist
Certified in both diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. Serves on hospital staff at Providence St. Peter and Centralia Hospitals. Completed chief residency at University of Arizona. Member of American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology.
Michael Connor
Radiation Oncologist
Board-certified physician with specialized training from University of California San Diego. Focuses on integrating advanced technology with compassionate care. Recipient of Medical Basic Science Certificate of Excellence during medical school.
Brent A. Tinnel
Radiation Oncologist
Former Army officer with 24 years of military service. Served as Radiation Oncology Chief at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Maintains active membership in American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology and Washington State Medical Association.
Rebecca Gilbert
Practice Manager
Oversees clinical operations and patient care coordination across three locations. Manages billing specialists and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient experience from consultation through treatment completion.
Questions
What radiation therapy options are available for prostate cancer?
We offer IMRT, SBRT, and SpaceOAR spacer gel placement for prostate cancer treatment. These technologies deliver precise doses while minimizing rectal exposure.
Do you treat brain tumors with radiation?
Yes, our stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) system treats metastatic brain tumors and benign growths like meningiomas with sub-millimeter precision.
How many treatment locations do you have?
We operate three convenient locations in Lacey, Aberdeen, and Centralia, serving patients across five Washington counties.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your initial consultation includes treatment planning discussion, imaging reviews, and personalized care coordination with our multidisciplinary team.
Are your physicians board-certified?
All our radiation oncologists are board-certified by the American Board of Radiology with specialized training from leading medical institutions.
How do you manage treatment side effects?
We employ advanced technologies like SpaceOAR and IGRT to minimize side effects while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness for all treatment protocols.
