Interview with a Radiation Physicist … how radiation treatment works and the awesomeness of the “cellar dwellers”

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Abby, a medical physicist with a degree in nuclear engineering, decided to skip the nuclear submarine and join the fight against cancer with her medical physics graduate degree. She explains her behind-the-scenes role in radiation oncology and explains how radiation therapy works.
The episode delves into the detailed treatment planning process (that's why it takes so long!), including the use of CT scans, the collaboration between radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and physicists to outline treatment targets and protect normal tissue.
Abby shares the importance of patients speaking up during the planning process, to ensure their position is adjusted for comfort - as they will need to lie still for some time during treatment. The importance of and why prompt symptom reporting is explained in this conversation.
She clues us into the critical importance of quality assurance measures to ensure the safety and accuracy of radiation delivery. Abby highlights advancements in radiation therapy, and addresses common misconceptions about treatment. She highlights the roles of all the knowledgeable, caring experts in Radiation Oncology – the “cellar dwellers”.
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