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Radiation Oncology

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute offers you the full range of state-of-the-art radiation therapy for cancer treatment. We use the latest techniques and equipment to give you the best care for your condition. Our technology—including stereotactic body radiosurgery, IMRT, IGRT, and brachytherapy—delivers radiation with accuracy to help us minimize damage to surrounding, healthy tissue.

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  • Eric C. Allan, MD

    Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Eric Allan, MD is a radiation oncologist with special interest in prostate cancer, breast cancer, and cancers of the head and neck. 

    During medical school, Dr. Allan did a year of lab research investigating radiation resistance mechanisms in glioblastoma cells. In his residency he researched, presented, and published on prevention and treatment of mouth sores during radiation therapy of the head and neck. 

    Dr. Allan earned his bachelor's degree in physics and astronomy at Brigham Young University. His personal interests include mathematics and physics, as well as outdoor activities like camping and fishing.

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  • Sarah L. Bolender, MD

    Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Sarah Bolender, MD serves as medical director of St. Luke's Cancer Institute in Fruitland. Her patients are her passion, leading her to involvement in the Komen Race for the Cure and the development of St. Luke's Respite House for patients and families in Fruitland.

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  • Richard V. Hymas, MD

    Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Richard Hymas, MD, PhD is a radiation oncologist who treats all disease sites using external beam radiotherapy, SRS, SBRT, and brachytherapy.

    Dr. Hymas enjoys contributing to a multidisciplinary team, providing state-of-the-art radiation therapy to cancer patients in southern Idaho. He earned his PhD in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Utah.

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  • Tonya L. Kuhn, MD

    Radiation Oncology

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    Tonya Kuhn, MD completed her undergraduate studies in cellular and molecular biology at the University of Washington, graduating magna cum laude.

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  • Maxfield R. Lawrence, PA-C

    Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Maxfield Lawrence, PA-C is a physician assistant specializing in radiation oncology. He assists in ensuring seamless and compassionate care to patients undergoing radiation therapy and those returning for follow-up and monitoring. Max also helps explain radiation therapy to patients and their families, orders testing, monitors patient recovery, and cares for patients in the clinical setting during and after radiation treatment.

    Max was born and raised in Idaho and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho and his master's degree in physician assistant studies from Idaho State University.

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  • Timothy E. Sawyer, MD

    Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Timothy Sawyer, MD served for several years as medical director of Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center. Dr. Sawyer serves as the CEO and founder of ImQuant, Inc., a company dedicated to creating technology that helps tailor cancer treatment and other medical therapies to individual patients. He has served as co-director for lung cancer research at the Mayo Clinic North Central Cancer Treatment Group, and as adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins Medical School. He practiced radiation oncology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and served as assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences. Dr. Sawyer is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology.

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  • Stephen C. Smith, MD

    Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Stephen C. Smith, MD is a radiation oncologist who treats both adult and pediatric patients with all types of cancer. 

    Dr. Smith considers it an honor to participate in his patients' care and particularly enjoys the shared decision-making aspect of his profession. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), serving several terms on the ASTRO government relations committee.

    Dr. Smith received his medical degree with honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. During medical school, he published papers on pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma and prostate cancer treatment, and received the Rex and Arlene Garrison Memorial Award for research in oncology. Prior to his medical education, Dr. Smith received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Duke University, where he was an Academic All-American in soccer.  

    Dr. Smith lives in Boise with his wife and three children. They enjoy all types of sports as well as the outdoor opportunities an Idaho lifestyle offers.  

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  • Jennifer L. Suida, NP

    Radiation Oncology

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    Jennifer Suida, NP is a certified acute care nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She works with radiation oncology physicians, and has experience as a radiation and medical oncology nurse practitioner.

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  • Cameron S. Thorpe, MD

    Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Cameron Thorpe, MD is a radiation oncologist who treats all types of cancer. He approaches each of his patients as individuals, working to personalize their care. He is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology and Alpha Omega Alpha. 

    Prior to his medical education, Dr. Thorpe earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. In his free time, he spends time with his family and exploring the outdoors.

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Procedures & Treatments

Supportive Oncology

Supportive Oncology

Caring for the Whole Person

Supportive oncology is an integral part of the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute philosophy that healing comes from caring for the whole person, not just the disease.


You can count on a team of experts who will work alongside your physicians to help you and your family be as strong and stable as possible during your cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.


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