For breast cancer treatment, experience matters. Along with Dr. Cavey’s 20+ years of experience, Texas Radiotherapy’s clinical staff has over 100 years of combined experience. Texas Radiotherapy utilizes some of the most cutting-edge technologies available for cancer treatment today that improve clinical outcomes, reduce side effects, and shorten treatment times. Every patient is important to us. We strive to provide state-of-the-art care while also providing an exceptional patient experience.
Jessica and Cindy talk about their experience with Dr. Tower.
Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screening is so important. Breast cancer often starts in the ducts or lobules and then spreads into the surrounding tissue. Noninvasive breast cancer is cancer that is found only in the ducts. Invasive breast cancer is cancer that has grown outside the ducts into surrounding tissue. Once outside the ducts, breast cancer can spread through lymph or blood to lymph nodes or other parts of the body. Metastatic breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Even though it is rare, men can develop breast cancer. Although there are some differences between men and women, treatment is similar.
Dr. Cavey and Dr. Tower offer a unique, easier approach to radiotherapy treatment after a lumpectomy.
Dr. Tower and Dr. Cavey have pioneered a unique process to deliver APBI (Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation) without a catheter.
Texas Radiotherapy partners with
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and need surgery before radiation, Dr. Cavey partners with Dr. Amelia Tower of Breast Associates of Texas™. Dr. Tower is a fellowship-trained and board-certified Breast Surgical Oncologist and treats both women and men.
Dr. Cavey and Dr. Tower have worked together for over 10 years. They combine the most advanced techniques and proven treatments to help you conquer cancer. Both teams share the same philosophy: to treat each patient like a member of their family and put them first.
Dr. Cavey works closely with all breast surgical oncologists, such as Dr. Amelia Tower. Please reach out to us if you need a breast surgical oncologist or a breast radiation oncologist. Dr. Cavey is here for you.
Common symptoms include:
Although any of these symptoms can be caused by things other than breast cancer, if you have them, they should be reported to a health care professional so the cause can be found.
Breast exams are the check-ups, mammograms, and other types of screening methods that you may have to find breast cancer before symptoms develop. Having breast exams on a regular basis can help detect breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages.
Average Risk Screening Recommendations:
Above Risk Screening Recommendations:
When other tests show that you might have breast cancer, you will probably need to have a biopsy. Having a breast biopsy doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer. A biopsy is the only test that can make a definite diagnosis of breast cancer.
The stage of your breast cancer is a principal factor in making decisions about your treatment. In most cases, a woman with DCIS can choose between Breast-Conserving Surgery (BCS) and a Mastectomy. If BCS is done, it is usually followed by radiation therapy. Woman having a mastectomy for DCIS typically don’t need radiation therapy. Most women with breast cancer in stages I, II, or III are treated with surgery, often followed by radiation therapy. Many women also get some kind of drug therapy. In general, the more the breast cancer has spread, the more treatment you will likely need. For Women with stage IV Breast cancer, systemic (Drug) therapies are the main treatments. These may include: Hormone Therapy, Chemotherapy, Targeted Drugs, Immunotherapy, or a combination of these. Surgery and/or radiation therapy may be useful in certain situations.
Texas Radiotherapy’s Radixact® System by Accuray provides a personalized, precise and non-invasive option for treating your breast cancer, typically post lumpectomy or mastectomy. The system is the world’s only helical radiotherapy platform, delivering highly accurate radiation dose from 360 degrees around the patient.
The Radixact System with the TomoHelical® technology is designed to:
Two treatment delivery modes (TomoHelical™ and TomoDirect™) offer unique advantages in the treatment of breast cancer, including the ability to deliver a precise radiation dose to any tumor or tumor bed, during every treatment, while minimizing dose to nearby healthy organs and tissues. This is especially important for women diagnosed with cancer in the left breast, where the tumor may be close to critical organs such as the heart.
Facing breast cancer treatment can feel overwhelming, but understanding your radiation therapy shouldn’t be. At Texas Radiotherapy, Dr. Matthew Cavey pairs advanced, tissue-sparing precision with direct, personal care—ensuring you feel informed, protected, and supported every step of the way.
Below are answers to the most common questions our breast cancer patients ask before beginning treatment.
Protecting healthy surrounding organs is our top clinical priority. For left-sided breast cancer, we utilize advanced techniques such as Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) alongside high-precision image guidance. Taking and holding a gentle breath naturally expands your lungs and moves the heart away from the chest wall and radiation beam. This allows us to target breast tissue precisely while keeping cardiac and lung exposure to the absolute minimum.
Radiation schedules are much shorter and more convenient than they used to be. While older protocols required five to six weeks of daily sessions, many patients now qualify for accelerated hypofractionated courses lasting just three to four weeks—or even shorter targeted regimens for select early-stage cases. Daily appointments typically take 15 to 20 minutes from check-in to checkout, allowing most women to continue working and maintaining regular family routines throughout their care.
You have continuous, direct access to Dr. Cavey. While our licensed radiation therapists position you and deliver your daily treatment, Dr. Cavey conducts formal weekly clinical evaluations to check your progress, monitor your skin, and adjust supportive care. If questions or symptoms arise between scheduled check-ins, our team is on-site and readily available—you will never be left to manage side effects on your own.
Radiation is coordinated seamlessly with your surgical oncologist and plastic surgeon. Whether you have had a lumpectomy, a mastectomy, or are undergoing tissue-expander or implant reconstruction, we customize every beam angle and dose distribution. Our precision planning targets microscopic cancer cells while actively preserving cosmetic results and minimizing the risk of capsular contracture or tissue tightness.
The most common side effects are localized redness (similar to a mild sunburn) and gentle fatigue toward the final weeks of therapy. Because proactive care prevents severe reactions, we start you on a personalized skin protection protocol at your planning session—complete with medical-grade barrier creams and gentle hygiene guidelines. We monitor your skin at every visit so you heal comfortably and quickly.
Consult Directly with Dr. Cavey
Every breast cancer diagnosis requires a tailored plan. Schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Cavey to review your pathology, discuss heart-sparing options, and design a treatment plan built around your life.
Schedule your Consultation online or call us at 817-290-6788. You can also learn more about Breast Associates of Texas or visit the American Cancer Society for additional breast cancer resources.
