Clearview Cancer Institute has acquired Alliance Cancer Care to launch the practice’s radiation oncology division.

CCI is north Alabama’s leading physician-owned comprehensive cancer care center, according to a news release. Alliance’s eight radiation oncologists will lead the new division.

Alliance Cancer Care delivers more than 58,000 radiation treatments annually at clinics in Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence.

Building on four decades of caring for Huntsville-area patients, CCI said it will also explore opportunities to work with hospital partners to further strengthen coordinated cancer care across the region.

“Seamless and coordinated care across the continuum from screening to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship improves the patient experience and outcomes,” said Dr. John Waples. “We are proud to partner with the physicians at Alliance – many of whom we know and worked with in our community- to bring our patients world-class cancer care.”

Radiation therapy is a key component of modern cancer treatment, using highly targeted high-energy particles or waves to destroy cancer cells while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.

The radiation oncology division will continue to utilize advanced technology and treatment planning systems to deliver precise and personalized treatment for patients, officials said.

“Joining the physicians at CCI, and OneOncology, a national network of independent physician practices, is an important step for North Alabama patients and their families,” said Dr. Tres Childs III. “Having a practice that coordinates advanced imaging, clinical trials, medical oncology and radiation oncology care under one roof brings highly coordinated and seamless care to patients at clinics in north Alabama that are conveniently located close to where people live and work.

“We are excited to join the team.”

CCI went live on the OneOncology platform in April 2024. CCI is one of largest community oncology practices nationally and the largest in Alabama.

Before the addition of Alliance Cancer Care, CCI had 27 medical oncologists at cancer care clinics in Huntsville and across North Alabama.

Throughout this transition, Alliance Cancer Care physicians, staff, and locations will remain the same, ensuring continuity of care for patients.

The Alliance Cancer Care name will gradually transition as the team begins to operate as the Clearview Cancer Institute radiation oncology division.