Edward Cancer Center earns national accreditation for radiation oncology

The Edward Cancer Centers in Naperville and Plainfield have completed the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx).

To earn the four-year accreditation, a facility must be in compliance with APEx standards that are based on five pillars of patient care: process of care, radiation oncology team, safety, quality management and patient-centered treatment.

The Edward Cancer Centers in Naperville and Plainfield are part of Edward-Elmhurst Health. The Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center at Elmhurst Hospital, also part of Edward-Elmhurst Health, previousl...