Building hope with highly specialized cancer care.

About half of all cancer cases are treatable with radiation, on its own or in conjunction with other forms of treatment. While “radiation” can sound scary, it is often the most effective, least risky method of treating certain cancers. It works because dividing cancer cells are more vulnerable to the effects of radiation than normal cells. Also, radiation beams can be focused very precisely, helping them to treat cancers that are otherwise difficult or dangerous to treat.

Trust expertise, experience & credentials.

The radiation oncologist you choose matters. Not just to giving you hope, but also to the success of your treatment. Together, Edward Hughes, MD, and Donald Marger, MD, are the Dayton area’s most experienced and highly credentialed radiation-oncology specialists.

Educated at Johns Hopkins and trained at Harvard and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Hughes has been caring for Dayton-area cancer patients for more than a decade. As medical director of radiation oncology for Kettering Medical Center, he helped shape the standard of care for radiation therapy. Since leaving to found First Dayton Cancer Care, he has realized his vision of providing the most advanced and effective radiation-oncology care available today.

In addition to his Duke University medical education and radiation-oncology training at Yale, Dr. Marger has been a central figure in Dayton’s cancer-fighting medical community for three decades. His experience is unrivaled, and his reputation for clinical competence and integrity is unsurpassed. Today, Dr. Marger is an essential part of our ability to provide world-class care... and real hope against cancer.

The compassion, understanding & excellence you deserve.

As a center of excellence in cancer care, we never forget that your needs are what matter most. In fact, cancer has affected some of our own families, so we know what yours is going through. That’s why we’re so patient-oriented, spending a lot of time to fully understand your situation... and to work through it with you. We also take pride in offering a unique kind of radiation-oncology experience, with bright, comfortable surroundings and total focus on service.