Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy Services, Inc. is a leading developer and operator of radiation therapy centers. These centers, which are freestanding and hospital based, provide a full spectrum of services to cancer patients, including conventional external beam radiation and advanced services such as prostate seed implants (brachytherapy), 3D conformal treatment planning, and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
Cancer is ranked second as the cause of death. An estimate 1.4 million individuals will be diagnoised with cancer in 2006, with more that 77% over 55 years old. Treatment include radiation theragy, surgery, chemotherapy, and biotherapy, but 40-50% of the cancer patients opt for radiation therapy creating a $7+ billion market.
Highly fragmented, the Radiation therapy industry consists of more than 2000 hospitals and free standing units employing 4300 radiation oncologists
From 11 markets in 2001, Radiation theragpy has expanded into 23 markets in 2006
| Month | developed | acquired | Hospital |
| August 2006 | 22 | 12 | 36 |
Radiation receives 50% of revenue from medicare.
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