Your radiation oncology team will answer all of your questions to help you feel comfortable during your treatments.
Your treatment team is led by a radiation oncologist who will guide all of your radiation therapy treatments.
It is always okay to ask questions if you are confused or concerned before, during or after treatment.
Your radiation oncology nurse is available to answer questions and help manage any side effects of treatment.
Your radiation oncologist uses sophisticated medical equipment to make sure the radiation goes directly to your tumor while avoiding healthy organs.
Radiation therapy treatments are generally painless, much like receiving an X-ray. The most common side effects are skin irritation, like a sunburn, and fatigue.
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Radiation Oncologist
A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating cancer and other diseases with radiation therapies. The radiation oncologist leads the radiation therapy treatment team. .
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The American Society for Radiation Oncology has committed to a six-point patient protection plan that will improve safety and quality and reduce the chances of medical errors.
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Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: this brochure helps patients and their families understand how radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer. It includes detailed information on possible side effects, how to care for yourself during treatment and different types of radiation available.
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