Bass Cancer Center

Medical Oncology

Bass Cancer Center is a Medical Oncology practice in Walnut Creek, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating cancer and providing medical care using chemotherapy and other medications. Medical oncologists are often the main health care providers for cancer patients. Medical Oncologists at Bass Cancer Center perform chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Medical Oncology is the diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care of cancer patients. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Medical Oncology practices include skin cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, bladder cancer, and anal cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Medical Oncology practices include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Radiation Oncology

Bass Cancer Center is a Radiation Oncology practice in Walnut Creek, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in administering radiotherapy treatment to reduce or cure cancer. Radiation Oncology Radiologists at Bass Cancer Center perform radiation-based cancer treatment . Radiation Oncology is a medical specialty focused on treating cancer using x-ray, gamma ray, electron beam, and proton beam radiation therapies. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Radiation Oncology practices include cancer of the prostate, colon, stomach, ovaries, liver, pancreas, throat, thyroid, and many other types. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Radiation Oncology practices include external beam radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery, Gamma Knife therapy, radioembolization, brachytherapy, and proton therapy.

A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.