The goal of radiation oncology has always been to get more radiation to a tumor while reducing the impact on healthy surrounding tissue. Traditional X-ray radiation therapy uses photon beams to attack cancer cells, but using protons is the next step toward improving this process. Protons reduce the dose to the healthy surrounding tissue and […]

The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at Acton Road brings innovative, advanced cancer treatment and specialty care services to your community in an easy to access location. This state-of-the-art facility offers exceptional, internationally renowned care from the same providers that staff the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB downtown. Located just off of Interstate 459 and […]

brings together an interdisciplinary team of world-renowned medical professionals in a state-of-the-art environment. As a member of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, this new facility is one of the country’s most technologically advanced centers of its size. Opened in March 2010, this 50,000-square-foot radiation treatment space provides special features including: In […]

The UAB Women and Infants Center is a world-class health care facility dedicated solely to the care of women and infants. From surgical care to routine outpatient office visits, we offer complete care for mother and baby under one roof. The state-of-the-art facility offers a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere and expert medical staff. UAB is the […]