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The initial Radiation Medicine consult takes about two hours. The actual treatment times on the machines are about five (5) minutes. However, you will be in the treatment room about fifteen (15) minutes every day.
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The first day you will be examined by the Radiation Oncologist, and he will discuss your radiation treatments with you and your family.
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After seeing the Radiation Oncologist, you will be given an appointment to return for X-rays to be taken, marking the area that the Radiation Oncologist wants treated daily. This procedure is called simulation. These X-rays are for treatment purposes only, not for diagnosing any other problem. Often, CT is used with simulation to help with treatment planning.
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Daily treatment times will be set up with you by the Radiation Therapist. The Therapist will work with you to schedule a time most suitable to your needs. You will keep the same time every day, Monday through Friday (not Saturday or Sunday) until you complete your
treatments. If you need to change your appointment for a single occasion, please let the Therapist know, and your time will be changed for that particular day.
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For any lab or x-ray requisitions, appointments or follow-up visits, please report to the front desk.
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You may eat or drink before or after your treatments.
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A multi-vitamin may be taken during treatments.
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You will see your Radiation Therapist every day. The Radiation Oncologist, who is in the department daily, will see you as needed to check your treatment progress. If you have any problems, tell the Therapist. If necessary, the Therapist will have the Radiation Oncologist see you.
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For any emergency after hours or on the weekends, call the Lexington Medical Center Operator at 791-2000. The Radiation Therapist will return your call.
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After your treatments are completed, you will be scheduled for a check-up with the Radiation Oncologist.
