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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Phoebe Cancer Center is the first Georgia cancer treatment center south of metro Atlanta to attain accreditation (effective until Oct. 2029) from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence®. APEx provides external validation that a radiation oncology facility delivers high-quality patient care.

“Phoebe is pleased to receive APEx accreditation from ASTRO, the largest radiation oncology society in the world,” said William McAfee, MD, Director of Radiation Oncology. “Our radiation oncology team was invested in evaluating our processes to meet ASTRO’s high standards for safety and quality. Achieving APEx accreditation shows our community that we are dedicated to delivering consistently safe, patient-centered cancer care.”

APEx is the fastest-growing radiation oncology practice accreditation program in the United States.

The practice must demonstrate its safety and quality processes and show that it adheres to patient-centered care by promoting effective communication, coordinated treatments, and strong patient engagement.

“ASTRO commends the Phoebe Cancer Center for achieving APEx accreditation," said Howard M. Sandler, MD, Chair of the ASTRO Board of Directors. “By undergoing this comprehensive review, the facility demonstrated their strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality radiation oncology services to their patients.”

To date, more than 400 U.S. facilities have earned APEx accreditation. Learn more about APEx at www.astro.org/APEx.

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