Radiation therapy is an important practice in a lot of hospital and clinics many people are not aware of. It is also known as Radiation Oncology, and it is for the treatment of cancer by using beams of high-energy waves called radiation as the UI Cancer Information Services defined it. Radiation therapy plays important role in helping cure cancer. Radiation therapy is given to cancer patients in order to kill the cancer cells or it may slower the growth of cancer cells (UI Cancer Information Services
with Radiation Therapists, can be looked at from a different perspective not only from the patient but also for their family. Sometimes radiation therapy, also known as radiation oncology, can be used as the cure for certain types of cancer but in some cases one form of cancer can be cured but can also cause many other problems to the patient. Radiation therapy is a form of high energy radiation that is used to shrink tumors in a patient’s body. There are two major types of radiation therapy, which
Radiation therapy is a growing field that has not been around very long. This field works with patients that have many different types of cancer ranging from leukemia, lung cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, and brain cancer among others. Cancer can be effectively treated using surgical, chemical and radiation treatment or a combination of the three. Many advantages and disadvantages have emerged when considering the use of radiation therapy and these pros and cons should be discussed thoroughly
Introduction: Radiation therapy is the utilization of radiation in order to treat diseases like cancer as well as to detect other ailments that someone may have. Since the development of radiation therapy many advancements have been made both to the process of using radiation itself, which in turn increased its effectiveness for medical use, and to the study of other possible uses for radiation. The concepts behind radiation therapy are not overly complicated, but they are still revolutionary ideas
I. Radiation therapy hasn't always been something everyone found to be safe,usable, or effective.It has been cosidered dangerous and sometimes fatal, some also believe radiation therapy will cause the patient to not to get better but to make get worse and very ill. Some people with open minds ponder the question does radiation therapy really cause you to get worse?Radiation therapy can do you good because it kills of cancer cells which could save your life depending on the severity of it. Radiation
Reflective practice is an integral part of developing professionalism of a radiation therapy student. In the following journal, we see the benefit of reflective practice and what it achieves and the value of professional practice and what it requires. We see an example of said professionalism as we reflect on Carla’s experience with breast cancer and her interaction with professionals throughout her treatment. From this reflection, we see the importance of communicating in a professional manner
The Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) created the Therac-25 radiation therapy machine (Death and Denial). The major innovation of this machine is that it was much more computer-controlled than the previous machines of its kind. This enabled technicians to spend less time setting up the machine and more time working directly with patients. The reduced setup time also increased the number of patients that were able to be treated in one day (ComputingCases). Patients undergoing treatment from the
rays is for cancer radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is a high radiation transmitted to the body to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells. The main type of radiation is using gamma rays. There are two other types; x-rays and charged particles. A machine outside of the body delivers the radiation. However in some cases it can be delivered internally through a radioactive material placed near the cancer cells. About half of all cancer patients receive some type of radiation therapy sometime, the course
Radiation therapy has been an incredible tool in effectively ridding people of cancer. Children make up an immense part of that community, and the process can carry challenges that these children are not equipped to deal with. Radiation therapy is an effective form of cancer treatment but can convey a heavy toll upon a child; is the treatment comprehensible and do the risks outweigh the benefits? Many aspects of a child’s life can impact the type and the amount of treatment they are able to receive
Radiology and Radiation Therapy. It is very hard for many student to decide where to branch off because all modalities are interesting. I myself have changed my decision plenty of times but I have decided that Radiation Therapy is what interest me the most. Radiation Therapy fits my personality very well because I am very compassionate and empathetic. Many patients are in need of deep support from their healthcare provider and this apply especially for cancer patient. Radiation Therapy
write a code for a radiation therapy machine. Due to lack of experience, he completed the code with many loop holes and errors. Even though, he knew that his code was imperfect, he did not say anything to his company. His flaws were not even noticed by AECL as they did not independently review the software code. The problem with the machine was that the high-power electron beam was activated instead of the intended low power beam. This resulted in 100 times intended radiation being given to the patients
Radiation is something that the naked eye cannot see, yet has the potential to save lives one treatment at a time or even one image at a time. Since the discovery of x-rays in 1895, it has branched out into numerous modalities each independently specializing in their own ways. X rays are used to aid in the diagnosis and treatments of patients on a case by case scenario. Sometimes doctors can make a diagnosis on the same day or conclude that a patient will require radiation therapy within weeks to
Physics Background Radiation therapy is used to destroy cancer cells because when an ionizing radiation beam interacts with matter, such as tissue cells, ions produced by the interaction damages DNA (International Atomic Energy Agency, n.d.). Ionizing radiation is produced through the products of radioactive decay. Directly ionization radiation includes alpha decay and beta decay products. Alpha decay occurs when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle (also known as a helium nucleus) in order
There are numerous reasons as to why I want to pursue my dream of becoming a radiation therapist. The most important reason is because I love to help other people overcome any problem they are facing. However saving a patient’s life through radiation would be even more amazing. Not to mention, after obtaining the proper education, the salary I receive will be fairly high. Cancer has recently become a part of many families, including my own. I see what a few of my family members are going through
Introduction Radiation therapy is a complex treatment plan to treat cancer in patients. Its treatment can be used alone or in conjunction with surgery or chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is delivered by a team of individuals who specialize in the treatment of cancer. There are several ways in which the radiation can be delivered to the patient with specialized equipment. Radiation therapy is an exciting field of study that can be beneficial to patients who are affected by cancer. Treatment Options
What is Radiation Therapy? Radiation Therapy is one of the principal modalities that are used in the treatment of cancer (Frank, Long, Smith 2012, p. 467). What is cancer? Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. This uncontrolled growth of cells can over time develop into a tumor. Then, this tumor can continue to grow and cause problems, and even spread if it is left untreated. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. In this modality, high energy x-rays, gamma rays
high school, I enrolled in a few medical related courses. I discovered a variety of health careers that didn’t require more than 4 years of post-secondary education. One career caught my eye: radiation therapy. My interest became bigger and bigger each time I learned more about radiation therapy. Radiation therapist’s work with cancer patients by delivering
thinking skills are essential in radiation therapy. Patients arrive daily with unique challenges that do not fit the mold of normality. Creativity is necessary to ensure every patient receives the quality of care required by the radiation therapy practice standards and code of ethics (Washington & Leaver, 2010). This essay will examine different scenarios that present in the practice of radiation therapy. The first scenario is a patient
Brain Cancer: A Cumulative Overview “According to a recent estimate by WHO even though brain cancer occurs quite infrequently, it develops in about 22,000 new people every year along with 13,000 estimated deaths” (News Pointe). The definition of the word cancer is, “a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.” More specifically brain cancer is a mass growth of abnormal cells in the brain. This is a very interesting disease because it attacks one of the most important
Prostate Cancer Shuping Chen (Vicky) David Jahani Biology 200A California State University of Los Angeles Introduction Within the human body, there are approximately thirteen glands. However, the number of glands would be slight differences depend on sex because some glands only belong to a certain sex. According to the “Human Anatomy & Physiology” tenth edition by Elain N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn, glands in the human body are classified into two categories; they are endocrine glands and exocrine