At
the Radiation Oncology Department, a team of professionals
plans and provides your care. This team includes:
Radiation Oncologist- A doctor who specializes
in the use of radiation for the treatment of cancer
and supervises the radiation therapy team.
Radiation Physicist- An expert who is responsible
for the calibration of the therapy equipment,
directs the determination of radiation dose distributions
in patients undergoing treatment, and is responsible
for the weekly review of the dose delivered to
the patient.
Dosimetrist- A radiation therapy technologist
with added training to calculate the amount of
radiation needed to destroy the tumor.
Radiation Therapist/Technologist- The professional
who operates the linear accelerator to provide
your treatment according to the guidelines written
by the radiation oncologist, physicist, and dosimetrist.
Radiation Therapy Nurse- A nurse who has chosen
to have special training and interest in the care
of cancer patients.
Department Receptionist- A person who will schedule
your appointment after a referral has been made
by your physician to see a Radiation Oncologist.
She will also obtain your papers and films that
will be needed, unless you've been asked to bring
them. You will need to check in with her after
going to the Admitting Department.
Social Worker- A person who can assist with arranging
supports such as housing, transportation, home
health care, durable medical equipment, or financial
concerns.
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