Central Massachusetts Cancer Center Earns Prestigious Accreditation

SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. - June 16, 2014 - PRLog -- Radiation Therapy Services at Central Massachusetts Cancer Center, a 21^st Century Oncology affiliate, is pleased to announce that the cancer treatment center has earned accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR). This prestigious award represents the highest level of quality and patient safety.

To achieve ACR accreditation, facilities must undergo rigorous third party evaluations of the multiple areas of practice management and patient care. Accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards.

“Receiving this accreditation is an honor for this practice,” said Timothy Shafman, M.D., Board Certified Radiation Oncologist with Radiation Therapy Services at Central Massachusetts Cancer Center. “ACR accreditation is a coveted distinction that shows the high standard of care we provide to patients in our community.”

The ACR is the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology accrediting body with over 25 years of accreditation experience. The ACR accreditation program was created to recognize quality radiation oncology practices through accreditation.

Radiation Therapy Services at Central Massachusetts Cancer Center is located at 55 Sayles Street, Southbridge, MA 01550, on the campus of Harrington Hospital.

For more information about our services, visit http://www.21cOncologySouthbridge.com or call (508)-765-6830.

About The American College of Radiology (ACR):

The American College of Radiology is a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

About 21^st Century Oncology:

21^st Century Oncology is the largest global, physician led provider of Integrated Cancer Care services. The company offers a comprehensive range of cancer treatment services, focused on delivering academic quality, cost-effective patient care in personal and convenient settings. The company operates 185 treatment centers, including 150 centers located in 16 states. The company also operates 35 centers located in six countries in Latin America. The company holds market-leading positions in most of its domestic local markets and abroad.