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Radiation Oncology - Photo Tour
Radiation Oncology - Photo Tour
A Virtual Tour of Your Treatment at CentraCare - Cancer Care
Step 1 – Consultation – A radiation oncologist and nurse will examine and talk with you. Your loved ones are welcome to stay wit
Step 1 – Consultation – A radiation oncologist and nurse will examine and talk with you. Your loved ones are welcome to stay with you.
Step 2 – Simulation – A CT simulator scans the area of cancer for designing a treatment plan.
Step 2 – Simulation – A CT simulator scans the area of cancer for designing a treatment plan.
Step 3 – Computerized treatment planning – Images from the scan are transferred to the treatment planning computer to determine
Step 3 – Computerized treatment planning – Images from the scan are transferred to the treatment planning computer to determine your radiation dose.
Step 4 – Treatment verification – You will return for verification films to make sure your body’s position on the treatment mach
Step 4 – Treatment verification – You will return for verification films to make sure your body’s position on the treatment machine is correct.
Step 5 – Schedule treatments – A scheduler will help set up your treatment times which are typically Monday through Friday, at t
Step 5 – Schedule treatments – A scheduler will help set up your treatment times which are typically Monday through Friday, at the same time for two to nine weeks.
Step 6 – Radiation treatments –Your care will depend on your personal treatment plan based on the best practice guidelines for y
Step 6 – Radiation treatments –Your care will depend on your personal treatment plan based on the best practice guidelines for your diagnosis. The radiation oncologist will check you weekly.
Step 7 – Last day of treatment – The nurse and/or radiation oncologist will meet with you to go over discharge instructions, ans
Step 7 – Last day of treatment – The nurse and/or radiation oncologist will meet with you to go over discharge instructions, answer any questions and schedule a follow-up visit.