The UC Barrett Cancer Institute at University Hospital has received a $2 million grant that will help pay for phase 2 renovations at the center’s adult cancer clinic.
Western & Southern Financial made the donation, in addition to an earlier $2 million contribution the company made to the institute in 2008.
These ongoing renovations at the Clifton center include a newly installed Trilogy Radiotherapy System by Varian Medical Systems. Used to treat brain tumors and other neurosurgical problems, this high tech system allows the 2D and 3D image-guided delivery of radiation treatment.
“It’s very gratifying to know that in these difficult economic times we can still count on philanthropic support from community partners to ensure the cancer program not only continues but is also able to expand and improve to better serve our community,” says George Atweh, MD, director of the Barrett Cancer Institute and Koch chair and professor of UC’s division of hematology-oncology.
The Barrett Cancer Institute is part of the Cincinnati Cancer Consortium, a joint cancer program involving the UC College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University Hospital.
“These technologic advances allow for radiation to be more precisely delivered than has been previously available, which can lead to fewer side effects from radiation therapy and higher cure rates for our patients,” explains William Barrett, MD, chair of UC’s department of radiation oncology and a physician with the Barrett Cancer Institute.
Other key stage-two renovations, according to the Institute, include:
• A new dual-purpose linear accelerator to treat superficial cancers, such as shallow skin cancers.
• Installation of a next generation intensity modulated radiation therapy treatment planning system (Philips Medical Systems Pinnacle3) that incorporates pre-treatment visualization tools for identifying soft tissues and vascular connections surrounding tumors
• Upgrade to an integrated, advanced technology radiation oncology information system (MOSAIQ) that serves as the central source for radiation oncology patient care management.
Writer: Feoshia Henderson
Source: University of Cincinnati
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