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Radiation oncology is a local, regional treatment that uses high energy x-rays to damage cancer cells and prevent them from growing. Radiation treatments only affect cells in the treated area. External radiation is usually given on an outpatient basis, 5 days per week, for a total of 20-45 treatments, depending on what is prescribed by the physician. Patients are not radioactive during or after their treatment. Side effects depend on the area being treated and will be discussed prior to treatment initiation. The side effects are usually mild and can be treated or controlled.
Adams County Cancer Center is staffed by qualified professionals, consisting of the following:
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Radiation Oncologist-
Dr. Prakash Patel |
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Dr. Patel is board certified by the American College of Radiology. He is the physician who has specialized in radiation oncology and will prescribe the radiation treatments.
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Radiation Physicist-
Adam Hall, MS DABR |
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This is the professional who is highly educated on medical radiation physics and ensures that our linear accelerator is operating properly. The physicists also double-checks all radiation calculations to make certain the radiation dose is being properly delivered. |
Dosimetrist-
Chrystal Brown,
RT(R)(T)(CT), CMD |
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This is the professional who is responsible for planning the radiation treatments by using sophisticated computers designed specifically to calculate radiation dose. |
Radiation Therapist-
Jessica Newton, RT(R)(T) |
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This is the professional who will accurately deliver the radiation according to the plan approved by the physician. |
Nurse-
Jenifer Combs, RN, BSN, OCN |
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This is the professional who will educate the patients on their treatment side effects and management. The nurse will see each patient on a weekly basis to ensure that radiation treatments are being tolerated well. |
Office Personnel Manager-
Vanessa Souders |
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This is the professional who is responsible for all administrative work at the cancer center including billing and patient inquiries regarding care.
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Office Personnel
Linda Hempill and Kim Hale
These are the professionals who will greet you daily, make appointments for you, and maintain your medical records. |
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