Radiation Oncologists...
are doctors who have had special training in using radiation
to treat disease. Radiation oncologists will prescribe the type
and amount of treatment that best suits patient's needs and supervise
the planning and delivery of the treatment. They are the ones
referred to as "your doctor"
Medical Physicists...
are physicists who specialize in medical physics. They make
sure that the equipments are working properly and ensure that
the machines deliver the right dose of radiation. They also supervise
in treatment planning and any physics involvement of the treatment
Radiation Therapists...
are who sets you up for your daily treatments, run the equipments
that deliver the radiation and help you learn about your treatment.
They are the ones that patients see daily for their treatment
and they will be in constant contact with your doctor.
Dosimetrists...
are who help carry out your treatment plan by calculating dose
for each daily treatment and run computer plans to best suit
your needs. All of their work is checked by your doctor.
Radiation therapy nurses...
are who provide nursing care and help you during the treatment
and to manage side effects.
Administrative Staff...
are who take care of day to day operation of the treatment centers. |