Treatment Process
Consultation
During initial consultation, our board certified radiation oncologists will discuss your case with you, and determine your best, personalized treatment plan
Treatment Planning Simulation
Custom fitting with a mask, or vac-lok body mold to optimally immobilize and stabilize the patient for daily, reproducible treatment. A CT scan is done in our department, in the treatment planning position; every patient's plan is individualized and planned to their anatomy so as to maximize dose to the tumor, and minimize dose to the surrounding organs.
Treatment Delivery
Treatment is typically daily M-F over a series of weeks. The length of time is determined by the tumor type and treatment type. Treatment is accomplished daily within 20 minutes. Treatment hours are 7am- 4pm. You will have a weekly visit with your radiation oncologist to discuss treatment progress and/or any present side effects from treatment.
Treatment Planning
A customized plan is created by our physics and dosimetry staff to best treat the tumor and protect the surrounding normal structures.
Treatment Conclusion
At the end of treatment, you will be scheduled for a first follow-up with 2-3 weeks.
Treatment Follow-up
Regular follow-up is performed over the next few years, typically every 3-6 months to monitor treatment response. This will include physical exam and any pertinent follow-up imaging.