--- title: "Radiation oncology services at Sutter Health" description: "Discover Sutter’s radiation oncology care with precise treatments, advanced technology and personalized plans to target cancer while sparing healthy tissue." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/radiation-oncology" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Radiation oncology services # Radiation oncology Radiation oncology uses advanced therapies, like noninvasive radiosurgery, to precisely target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. [Find a radiation oncologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Radiation+Oncology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Why choose Sutter? Radiation therapy is a noninvasive treatment that can target and sometimes eliminate various cancers, often removing the need for surgery. Across Sutter, patients may have access to nationally recognized cancer programs and advanced radiation technologies that help deliver targeted treatment while protecting healthy tissue. This includes radiosurgery techniques like Gamma Knife®, Novalis Tx™ and TrueBeam STx™. Since the [Sutter Gamma Knife® Radiosurgery Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-gamma-knife-center-1078914106) opened in Sacramento in 1998, we’ve treated thousands of children and adults. Gamma Knife has more published clinical evidence in support of its effectiveness and outcomes for more conditions than any other type of stereotactic radiosurgery. ## By the numbers ### 250+ cancer specialists cover every cancer specialty from breast cancer to bone marrow transplants. ### 20+ cancer centers offer unmatched cancer care on top of 60+ imaging locations. ### 150+ cancer clinical trials are underway to unlock the next breakthrough cancer treatment. ### 17,000+ People entrust Sutter with their newly diagnosed cancer care each year. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - Anal Cancer - Astrocytoma - [Bile Duct Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - [Bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Bone Cancer - [Brain Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuro-oncology) - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) - [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - Craniopharyngioma - [Epilepsy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/comprehensive-epilepsy-care) - Esophageal cancer - Glioblastoma Multiforme - Glioma - [Gynecologic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-cancer) - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - [Liver cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - Lung mass - [Lymphoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Pancreatic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pancreatic-cancer) - Penile Cancer - Pituitary adenoma - [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer) - Stomach Cancer - Testicle Cancer - Trigeminal Neuralgia - Urethral cancer - Vestibular Schwannoma ## Diagnostics - CT scan - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - PET scan - X-ray ## Treatments - 3D conformal radiation therapy - Brachytherapy - External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) - Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) - [Infusion centers](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/infusion-centers) - Intensity modulated radiation therapy - Intraoperative radiation therapy - Laser Ablation - Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) - Volumetric modulated arc therapy ## Awards and accreditations [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Radiation+oncology%22%5D%7D%5D) Becker’s Hospital Review 2023 Cancer Programs of Excellence American Society for Radiation Oncology Radiation Oncology Accreditation Commission on Cancer Multi-Year Recognition Cancer Care Program Accreditation Newsweek 2025 America’s Best Cancer Hospitals American Society for Radiation Oncology 2024 Program of Excellence [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Radiation+oncology%22%5D%7D%5D) ![thoughtful-female-cancer-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/women/thoughtful-female-cancer-patient.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Predict cancer through genetics If you have cancer or a family history of cancer, consider genetic counseling and testing with trusted professionals at Sutter. [Explore genetic counseling](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/genetic-testing-counseling) ![thoughtful-female-cancer-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/women/thoughtful-female-cancer-patient.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Cancer%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Support Group ### [Prostate Cancer Support Group (Online)- Ridley-Tree Cancer Center- Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a3ab2f8785daf4c59f23966/) Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Newly diagnosed or treated for prostate cancer? Join other prostate cancer survivors to discuss life with prostate cancer. - Class ### [Finding Joy Through Painting - Ridley-Tree Cancer Center Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6924bd32ff16e86e5e01aaa9/) Monday, November 2, 2026 This painting class offers individuals receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis a safe and therapeutic space to express themselves through art. - Class ### [The Art of Flower Arranging - Ridley-Tree Cancer Center - Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ad694abe038e0cd05fb5b51/) Thursday, November 12, 2026 Join us for an interactive flower arranging demonstration, and create an arrangement to take home. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Cancer%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Sutter spotlight Page ### [Get screened for cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/get-screened-for-cancer) Screenings save lives. Learn when you should get screened for the most common cancers. Health & wellness ### [Understand Your Cancer Risk](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/understand-your-cancer-risk) You can take some simple steps to lower your risk. Page ### [Preventive care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/preventive-care-guidelines) Stay up to date on your screenings. Find out when check ups, screenings and immunizations are recommended for your age group, then talk with your provider about what’s right for you.   ## Patient stories [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) - [Patient story ### Bay area grandpa ready to hit trails thanks to advanced cancer therapy ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/bay-area-grandpa-ready-to-hit-trails-thanks-to-advanced-cancer-therapy-2023563894) [View all stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What are the benefits of radiosurgery?** One of the key benefits of the Novalis Tx™ and TrueBeam STx™ radiosurgery systems is their faster treatment time. 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