# Radiation therapy Keywords: - [radiation therapy](< /en/search?q=radiation therapy >) - [cancer](< /en/search?q=cancer >) - [Comprehensive Cancer Center](< /en/search?q=Comprehensive Cancer Center >) We are responsible for radiation therapy services in the Uusimaa region. We are Finland’s largest radiation therapy unit and offer the country’s widest range of treatments. ![Patient in a radiotherapy device](/sites/default/files/styles/main_content_small/public/2024-02/sadehoito.jpg?itok=9XOeHxye) ## We provide - appropriate image-guided external beam radiation therapy using a variety of methods (intensity-modulated, static field, Rapid arc / VMAT) - external beam radiation therapy with an active breathing coordinator and respiratory gating system coordinator (RGSC) and with radiofrequency tracking (Calypso / RayPilot) - stereotactic radiation therapy to the head and body (SRS/SBRT), with the possibility of using flattening filter free (FFF) technology - full body and full skin radiation therapy - high dose rate internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) in tissues or body cavities (e.g. gynecological sites, prostate, liver metastases) - low dose rate internal radiation therapy for the eye, cooperating with the Eye Clinic - internal radiation therapy using drugs labeled with radionuclides at the Molecular Radiotherapy Unit In some cases, radiation therapy can be used in combination with cytotoxic drug treatment or targeted drug therapy. The side effects of the treatment you receive depend on the treatment site and are minimized with individually designed treatment. We always plan radiation therapy individually. ## Our planning for your radiation therapy normally proceeds as follows: - physician consultation - radiation therapy mold or mask fitting (depending on treatment site) - computer tomography or MRI and possibly other exploratory imaging to establish the target area and direct the treatment - planning of the radiation therapy dose and schedule Likelihood to recommend (NPS) ## Comprehensive Cancer Center Feedback (pcs) 24 Situation 2.5.2026 -100 100 100 i What is NPS? ## [ Care pathways for cancer ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/cancer) The care pathways offer reliable information on various types of cancer, the related diagnostic tests, and the different stages of care at HUS. Check the care pathways for cancer here ![Patient in a radiotherapy device](/sites/default/files/styles/liftup_small/public/2024-02/sadehoito.jpg?itok=-kFwd3f1) ## Units related to the service ### [ Molecular Radiotherapy Unit, Comprehensive Cancer Center ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/molecular-radiotherapy-unit) In the Molecular Radiotherapy Unit of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, we provide intracorporeal targeted radiotherapy. ### [ Radiation Therapy Ward, Comprehensive Cancer Center ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/radiation-therapy-ward-comprehensive) The Radiation Therapy Ward of the Department of Oncology is responsible for all external radiation therapies administered in the Uusimaa region. ## Further information on this topic ### [ Cancer treatment ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/cancer-treatment) ![Potilas valmistellaan kuvattavaksi magneettikuvauslaitteella.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_large/public/2020-09/Syovan_hoito.jpg?itok=KY4a_f5J) ### [ Support for people with cancer and those recovering from cancer ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/support-people-cancer-and-those-recovering-cancer) ### [ Cancer research ](/en/research-and-education/scientific-research/cancer-research) HUS Comprehensive Cancer Center is Finland’s largest clinical cancer research center, with more than 150 ongoing studies. We carry out cancer treatment and… ### [ Comprehensive Cancer Center ](/en/about-us/departments/comprehensive-cancer-center) We are responsible for radiation therapy as well as for the drug therapy for cancer and treatment of hematological diseases in patients over the age of 16… ![kaksi ihmistä tietokoneella](/sites/default/files/styles/card_large/public/2020-09/Sy%C3%B6p%C3%A4keskus_tietokone.jpg?itok=aulnNzqj) ### [ Cervical cancer screening ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/cervical-cancer-screening) ![hoitaja_kutsuu_huoneeseen](/sites/default/files/styles/card_large/public/2020-09/hoitaja_kutsuu.jpg?itok=xZ4F-HqQ) ### [ Gynecological oncological surgery ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/gynecological-oncological-surgery) ![Kuvituskuva: Leikkaushoitaja valmistelee potilasta leikkaukseen](/sites/default/files/styles/card_large/public/2020-09/HUS_Naistentaudit_ja_synnytykset_Syopakeskus_gynekologinen_syopakirurgia.jpg?itok=zgjMy6G-) ### [ Treatment of gynecological cancers ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/treatment-gynecological-cancers) ![Kuvituskuva: sairaanhoitaja ja potilas](/sites/default/files/styles/card_large/public/2020-09/HUS_Naistentaudit_ja_synnytykset_syopakeskus_gynekologisten_syopien_hoito.jpg?itok=O8gH7VE7) ### [ Colorectal cancer screening ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/colorectal-cancer-screening) ![A man in a green shirt sitting and holding a coffee mug in one hand. 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