Intensity-modulated
radiation therapy
A treatment technique that shapes radiation dose around the area being treated, with planning tailored to the tumor and nearby healthy tissue.
Radiation oncology · South Pasadena, CAPrecision in treatment.
Precision in treatment.
Compassion in care.
Radiation therapy starts with understanding you. Meet Dr. Jason Liu and take the next step toward a treatment plan built around your diagnosis, your goals, and your life.
Call to schedule a consultation626-316-1488 · City of Hope South Pasadena
Jason R. Liu, MDRadiation Oncologist · Assistant Clinical Professor
Personalized treatment planningMultidisciplinary cancer careResearch-informed practice
Meet your physicianExpertise with a
Expertise with a
personal connection.
Care grounded in science.
Conversations grounded in you.
Dr. Jason R. Liu is a radiation oncologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at City of Hope South Pasadena, where he also serves as Medical Director. He works with multidisciplinary cancer teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
He earned his medical degree at Penn State College of Medicine and completed radiation oncology residency at City of Hope. His academic work includes more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts, with recognition from City of Hope, the American Radium Society, the American College of Radiation Oncology, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
Dr. Liu uses modern radiation therapy techniques to provide precise treatment while making care more convenient for patients. When appropriate, he offers hypofractionated treatment, which delivers a higher dose per session over fewer visits, reducing time away from home. He uses respiratory motion management and breath-hold techniques to account for tumor movement during treatment. For selected patients with breast cancer, he offers treatment in the prone position, lying face down, to help reduce radiation exposure to the lungs. Dr. Liu also welcomes second-opinion consultations to review your current cancer treatment plan and provide thoughtful, personalized guidance for you and your family.
Radiation therapyA thoughtful approach
A thoughtful approach
to precise treatment.
Dr. Liu’s clinical expertise includes the techniques below. Your consultation is an opportunity to discuss which approach may fit your diagnosis.
Intensity-modulated
Stereotactic body
radiotherapy
Focused radiation delivered in a small number of treatments for selected cancers. Suitability depends on factors such as tumor size and location.
Stereotactic
radiosurgery
Highly focused radiation used for selected targets, including in the brain. Despite its name, radiosurgery does not involve a surgical incision.
Clinical areas of focus
Breast cancers · Prostate cancers · Lung cancers · Head & neck cancers · Gastrointestinal cancers · Gynecologic cancers · Brain cancers · Skin cancers · Soft tissue cancers
Clinical expertise listed in Dr. Liu’s City of Hope profile. Treatment recommendations are individualized. Learn about radiation therapy from the National Cancer Institute.
Your care, step by step
Know what comes next.
A cancer diagnosis can bring many questions. A consultation gives you time to discuss your options and understand the role radiation therapy may play in your care.
Start with a conversation ↗Talk through your diagnosis
Review your medical history, imaging, prior treatments, and priorities. Bring your questions and a support person if you wish.
Understand your options
Discuss the potential benefits, side effects, and alternatives, along with coordination with your other cancer specialists.
Plan the next step together
If radiation is recommended, your care team will explain treatment planning, scheduling, and what to expect during treatment.
Before your appointment
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call 626-316-1488 and ask to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jason Liu. The office can help with appointment availability and any referral requirements.
What should I have ready?
Have your insurance information and referring physician’s details available. Ask the office which medical records, imaging, pathology reports, and medication lists to bring or send ahead.
Can the office check my insurance?
Please call the office to confirm your specific insurance plan, referral requirements, and authorization needs before your visit.
Research & professional profiles
Explore Dr. Liu’s work.
Publications, professional background, and perspectives on radiation oncology and medicine.
Schedule a consultationYour next step
Your next step
starts here.
Call the office to request an appointment with Dr. Jason Liu.
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City of Hope
South Pasadena
209 Fair Oaks Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030