Radiation Oncology

The Radiation Oncology department at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center offers a diverse range of treatments for cancers and some non-malignant conditions.

Many cancer patients receive radiation therapy during the course of their therapy. Radiation may be the only method of treatment or it could be in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Our therapy treatments often involve precise external beam high energy radiation delivered from linear accelerators, which include specialized techniques such as:

We also provide several other methods of radiation delivery when appropriate:

For treatment planning we use specialized computer systems that can reconstruct diagnostic images in 3-D. Our highly trained staff of physicists and dosimetrists designs treatments plans for the physician’s approval. We may use Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Computerized Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Our external beam irradiation can treat:

Breast cancer
Lung cancer
Gynecological cancers
Brain tumors
Colon cancer
Head and neck cancers
Skin cancer
Prostate cancer

Meet the Physicians of Banner Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology

John J. Kresl, MD, PhD, FACRO
Lauren D. Stegman, MD, PhD
Thomas B. Daniels, MD
Devin, J. Sloan, MD

Patient Support
We provide more than technology however, Our experienced and compassionate staff is dedicated to provide expert care for you every step of the way:

Free valet parking from the West Tower entrance off of 10th Street
Registered dietician if you have nutritional needs.
American Cancer Society Patient Navigator to assist patients with transportation, lodging, grants, and wigs to name just a few of the many services offered.
Face in the Mirror Foundation that pampers patients with makeovers, cosmetics, and a monthly tea.
Music and Pet therapy are available to our patients as well as a variety of support groups.

Make your first visit go smoother by filling out these forms first and faxing them to (602) 839-6000 or email us