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ONCOLOGIST AHMED CHAUDHARY, MD, JOINS THE ROSTER OF SKILLED PROVIDERS AT SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE RADIATION ONCOLOGY WHO OFFER RADIATION THERAPY FOR AN ARRAY OF CANCERS. T H E S I G N AT U R E H E A LT H C A R E Radiation Oncology Center is com- mitted to expanding its advanced technologies and high standard of clinical care, while meeting the unique needs of the Brockton community. The appointment of Dr. Chaudhary, who grew up in the area and attended college in nearby Somerville, exemplifies that combination of state-of-the-art medicine with compas- sionate care. "Dr. Chaudhary is trained in techniques we want to expand, such as intensity modu- lated radiation," says Steven Lane, MD, Chief of Radiation Oncology at Signature Healthcare. "Moreover, he understands our patient population and will be able to offer care in a way that meets their particular needs." "I'm honored and excited about the opportunity to contribute to the high qual- ity of care being delivered in Brockton. I grew up close by, and it's wonderful to see the exceptional care patients receive. It's humbling and exciting to be able to add to it," Dr. Chaudhary says. A Coordinated Approach When patients arrive for treatment, it's the human touch they notice first and last. At Signature Healthcare Radiation Oncology, every member of the team — the front desk staff, the radiation therapist, the nurses, the physicists and the physi- cians — is committed to delivering quality personalized care in a welcoming environ- ment. Referring physicians can rest assured their patients will receive care that is on par with local academic facilities right in their own community. The Right Kind of Targeting The team collaborates to make the best treatment decision for each patient, a process facilitated by the Center's wide array of advanced modalities. Physicia ns select from or combine TomoTherapy, 3-D conformal radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image guided radia- tion therapy. As Dr. Lane explains, patients visit the center for radiation treatment five days a week for five to nine weeks, so pinpointing the exact area to target is imperative to their safety. Of the technologies available at the Signature Healthcare Radiation Oncology Center, two in particular offer enhanced safety and precision. The TomoTherapy Hi-Art System combines IMRT and CT image- guided patient positioning in a machine Steven Lane, MD, and Ahmed Chaudhary, MD Signature Healthcare Radiation Oncology Center Expands Talented Lineup By Maggie Behringer "If a Brockton patient is receiving treatment in Boston, that is a long drive back and forth. We offer the same quality care, personal interaction and advanced technology so patients can feel comfortable getting care locally." — Steven Lane, MD, Chief of Radiation Oncology at Signature Healthcare SPECI A L FE AT UR E PHOTOGRAPHER: RYAN RICHARDSON 1 2 | Greater Boston MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M