Our Team

Your treatment team consists of many different people working together to provide you with excellent care. They are all available to answer any questions you may have. Below is a brief description of each position and what they do for you.

Sidney C. Roberts, MD, FACR

Sidney C. Roberts, MD, FACR

Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Roberts is the leader of your treatment team. He will facilitate the development of your individualized treatment plan. As the radiation oncologist, Dr. Roberts will coordinate with your other cancer doctors (such as surgeons and medical oncologists) and provide them with a summary of your treatment once completed. 

Learn more about Dr. Roberts's credentials and training

Madelene Collier, RN, OCN

Madelene Collier, RN, OCN

Radiation Oncology Nurse

Your radiation oncology nurse is a licensed, registered nurse specializing in cancer care who works together with Dr. Roberts and radiation therapists. She will be here to answer your questions, discuss possible side effects (and how to best manage them), and provide any support you need from your first appointment right through your follow-up care.

Brittany Raines, RN

Brittany Raines, RN

Radiation Oncology Nurse

Brittany is the newest member of the Temple Cancer Center staff, having come on board in 2019. She began her nursing career in 2010 on a fast paced telemetry floor then moved on to explore her passion of working with patients struggling with acute mental illness. After caring for her late husband through a lengthy battle with a rare form of cancer, she was called to the specialty of oncology and considers it an honor to use both her professional and personal experiences to ensure her patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care. She is responsible for working with Dr. Roberts on new patient consultations and providing education on the course of radiation. In addition, she and Madelene Collier, RN, provide nursing support for current and former patients of the Temple Cancer Center.

Jewel Randle, RT (R)(T)

Jewel Randle, RT (R)(T)

Lead Radiation Therapist

Under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Roberts, our radiation therapists administer the daily radiation treatments. They are also responsible for ensuring the treatment machines are in good working order and for maintaining your daily treatment records. Each of our therapists is licensed and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Aimee Salas, RT (T)

Aimee Salas, RT (T)

Radiation Therapist

Under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Roberts, our radiation therapists administer the daily radiation treatments. They are also responsible for ensuring the treatment machines are in good working order and for maintaining your daily treatment records. Each of our therapists is licensed and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Josh Yarbrough, RT (R)(CT)(T)

Josh Yarbrough, RT (R)(CT)(T)

Radiation Therapist

Our radiation therapists and the rest of your team believe it is important to help train up the next generation of cancer treatment professionals. Josh was a favorite therapist student of ours who we hired to work here full time in 2017.

Julie McClain, RT (R)(T)

Julie McClain, RT (R)(T)

Dosimetrist

One of the benefits of radiation therapy is the extremely targeted nature of the treatment. Our dosimetrist is a specially trained radiation therapist who works with our physicist to calculate the right dose of radiation to destroy your tumor while minimizing the impact on surrounding tissues. She develops several treatment plans, then works closely with Dr. Roberts to customize the treatment to best meet your needs.

Linda Miller, MS

Linda Miller, MS

Medical Radiation Physicist

Our medical radiation physicist oversees the work of the dosimetrist and works directly with Dr. Roberts during the planning and delivery of your treatment. She performs regular safety checks on all equipment to measure the radiation beams and is responsible for quality control for all equipment and procedures. Ms. Miller is certified by the American Board of Radiology in both Diagnostic Radiological Physics and Radiation Therapy Physics.

Sharon Hadnot

Sharon Hadnot

Support Specialist

Sharon is a Support Specialist for the Temple Cancer Center. She has worked for the Cancer Center since 1991 and knows the hospital, people, and systems like the back of her hand. She may be found answering phones, scheduling tests and follow ups, obtaining insurance authorizations, and preparing for Cancer Case Conference meetings.

Evelyn Leach

Evelyn Leach

Receptionist

Our receptionist greets you each day you come for a consultation, treatment, or follow-up, and lets the therapists know you are here for treatment. She schedules appointments and works with insurance companies to make sure your tests and treatment are approved to be done. She may have paperwork for you to fill out as well.