Dr. Joyce A. Battle M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach Florida, 32114Rating
5/5
About
Joyce A. Battle, MD, obtained her medical degree in 1985 from the Medical College of Ohio. She then attended Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York for her residency training. Dr. Battle is a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association, and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Caring for her patients, she says, is the key to her success. Today, the doctor practices radiation oncology at Halifax Health Center for Oncology in Florida.
Education and Training
Medical College of Ohio
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1985
Board Certification
Radiation Oncology
Provider Details
Dr. Joyce A. Battle M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can radiation shrink an enlarged prostate?
The answer is yes; however, radiation is not indicated for management of benign prostatic hypertrophy (an enlarged prostate gland). It is used only in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. READ MORE
How long does a radiation therapy treatment usually last?
The short answer: it depends. It depends on whether you are speaking of daily treatment "beam on" time or the entire treatment course of management. It also depends on whether you will be receiving treatment for palliative or curative intent, and whether treatment will be standard or a more sophisticated plan. Using modern linear accelerators, the "beam on" time is generally several seconds to a few minutes per treatment. Both palliative and curative treatment can be delivered over a short period of time using a sophisticated plan. In general, for palliative care, a standard treatment course can extend from 10 to 15 treatments depending on the site and the disease type. Curative plans for management of certain sites, such as the head/neck, prostate, uterine, usually extend over a 6- to 8-week time period. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor, Medical College of Ohio -
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
What do you attribute your success to?
Caring for Patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Ethnography, Anthropology
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