Cape Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology for Southeast Missouri

American College of Radiology - Radiation Oncology Accredited Facility seal

Cape Radiation Oncology is a Medical Partner of Saint Francis Medical Center that brings extraordinary cancer care to southeast Missouri.

Cape Radiation Oncology has access to the most advanced technology located within the Saint Francis Cancer Institute. The practice uses Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), which has shown tremendous potential for improving cure rates, particularly for head and neck cancers, prostate cancer and lung cancer.

We are accredited in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology.

Technology

Cape Radiation Oncology uses the latest in medical technology to detect and treat cancer, including:

3 Tesla MRI Machine
AlignRT®
Elekta Linear Accelerators
Radioactive Iodine Ablation
RayStation Treatment Planning Station
Siemens Big Bore CT
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT)
Vision RT
Volumated Modulated Arc Therapy
Xofigo

Clinical Trials

Patients enrolled in a clinical trial benefit from a group of disease specific experts designing the cancer care plan as well as continued oversight of the treatment by an additional oncology support team.

Saint Francis has access to clinical trials through Heartland National Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). There are also two general websites that patients can use to look up clinical trials and their availability at Saint Francis Healthcare System, ClinicalTrials.gov and CreateCancerCare.com.

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm

Michael Henson

Dr. Patel is a gem. He is incredibly knowledgeable but balances his consultations with sincere compassion and makes sure that you understand treatment options. His nurse Amanda is also a perfect complement to his practice. I would highly recommend this office.

Anyone who has been diagnosed w/a genetic mutation, especially a rare one that is still being researched, will attest to the frustration of meeting with drs who don't know much beyond textbook info about your condition. Ms. Baxter is a specialist with valuable info for not only patients but their entire team of drs. It's rare to be able to spend a long time with specialists, but Ms. Baxter did just that- we went over my family history in detail, my screening plan, research info, and she followed up later with answers to questions I had that required further investigation. I now feel confident that the most up to date information concerning my condition and treatment will be streamlined from her to myself and team of drs. Before our mtg I left every dr appt with "they don't know what to do", but I left her office feeling like while research is still evolving, someone on my team will pull it all together. Making the in person connection is so valuable vs online or via phone.

Melanie was so so easy to work with. She made us feel very comfortable and taught us quite a bit in our meeting! I reached out with questions a couple times through email, and I swear she would respond within 10 minutes! My husband has a cancer mutation(s) that run in the family. As a 35 year old wife with a young daughter, I’m wanting to get ahead of anything that could sneak up on us. Melanie never made me feel paranoid or like a hypochondriac. Love her!!

It was refreshing to be listened to. She really took the time to delve into family medical history and was thorough in explaining the process of testing. She seems to really care for people. What a wonderful quality!

Ms Melanie Baxter was very thorough and kind. With her help I finally got answers I had been searching for for at least 12 years. It truly will change my life being able to start the appropriate treatment. I finally have hope again!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Ms Melanie.

Dr Patel and his nurse Amanda deliver outstanding, compassionate care and seem truly vested in their patients well-being and health. Their open communication with both patient and family throughout the process of cancer care continues to be amazing, even as my family members ongoing battle back to health after treatment continues. Dr Patel has been gifted with the ability to make his patients and their family members feel special, valued and cared for-never forgotten.

Dr Patel spent well over an hour with me reviewing previous tests and discussing options. He did not pressure me to make a spur of the moment decision and provided multiple outlets for future questions. He is honest in his responses.

Very knowledgeable and considerate

Dr Goodman is very kind and caring. He listens to my concerns and addresses them thoroughly.

Jeff-sherry Crawford

Excellent Dr. Saved my life. Would recommend him over any other Dr. Always kind and courteous. And his staff are all wonderful.