Radiation Oncologists are the doctors directing your radiation therapy treatments. Your doctor will work with the other members of the radiation oncology team to develop your treatment plan and make sure that each treatment is given accurately. Your radiation oncologist will also monitor your progress throughout your treatment. The radiation oncologist will see you once weekly while undergoing radiation treatments. Before, during and after your radiation therapy treatments, your radiation oncologist will work closely with other cancer doctors, such as medical oncologists and surgeons to make sure the radiation is most effective.
Radiation oncologists have completed at least four years of college, four years of medical school and five years of residency or specialty training in radiation oncology. They have extensive training in cancer medicine and the safe use of radiation to treat disease. After passing a special examination, they are certified by the American Board of Radiology.
Radiation oncology nurse practitioners work closely with your radiation oncologist, nurse and radiation therapists to care for you and your family at the time of consultation, during treatment and during your follow-up care. They will explain the possible side effects you may feel and help you manage them. They will assess how you are doing during treatment and can help you cope with the changes you may experience. Nurse practitioners are very critical in follow up care after radiation treatment.
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