Radiation Oncology Staff

The Radiation Oncology Division employs:

• 1 Radiation Oncologist
• 4 Radiation Therapists
• 1 Physicist
• 1 Dosimetrist
• 1 Radiation Oncology Nurse

Radiation Therapists

Radiation therapists work with radiation oncologists to administer the daily radiation treatment under the doctor's prescription and supervision. They maintain daily records and regularly check the treatment machines to make sure they are working properly. The radiation therapists at the Nazha Cancer Center are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care as well as delivering compassionate care to each of their patients

Physicist

Qualified medical Physicists work directly with the radiation oncologist during treatment planning and delivery. They oversee the work of the dosimetrist and help ensure that complex treatments are properly tailored for each patient. Medical physicists are responsible for developing and directing quality control programs for equipment and procedures. Their responsibility also includes making sure the equipment works properly by taking precise measurements of the radiation beam and performing other safety tests on a regular basis.

Dosimetrist

Dosimetrists carefully calculate the dose of radiation to make sure the tumor gets enough radiation. Using highly sophisticated computers, they work to develop a number of treatment plans that can best destroy the tumor while sparing normal tissue. Since treatment plans are often very complex, dosimetrists work with the radiation oncologist and the medical physicist to choose the treatment plan that is right for you.

Radiation Oncology Nurses

Radiation oncology nurses work together with radiation oncologists and radiation therapists to care for you and your family during your radiation treatments. They will explain the possible side effects you may experience and describe how you can manage them. They will assess how you are doing throughout treatment and will help you cope the changes you may experience. They will also provide support to you and your family.

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