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Radiotherapy

A

CT SIMULATION PLANNING

The patient will be positioned comfortably by our radiotherapystaffs on the CT flat couch.

A typical CT simulation planning procedure will take about 30 to 60 minutes depending on the scanning technique, scan length and patient’s condition.

Contrast

Contrast will be given upon request by the Doctor. This is for better visualisation of anatomic sites around the treatment area. Contrast can be given intravenously, orally or through a catheter or anus.

B

RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING

Types of radiotherapy based on patient's condition

Palliative
Conventional Radiation Therapy
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT)

Radical
Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT)
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) or Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)

C

TREATMENT DELIVERY

The approved radiotherapy treatment plan will be applied via the linear accelerator (LINAC) to deliver the prescribed dose to the target area.

SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, hair loss and diarrhoea
Side effects vary from patient to patient
Side effects are also dependent on the treatment area

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Patient Education

Radiotherapy

A

Contrast

B

Types of radiotherapy based on patient's condition

C

SIDE EFFECTS

Chemotherapy

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Vital signs and/or blood collection

Doctor performs - physical examination medical history collection

Doctor prescribes chemotherapy drugs

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Patient ID verification and admission into Chemo Daycare

Chemotherapy administration

Post chemotherapy observation

Take home medication collection

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