They also help evaluate patients during treatment. These examinations generally take place weekly during treatment and help the doctor care for any side effects that might occur as the result of treatment. Social Workers Social workers are available to provide practical or emotional help to patients or members of their families. They may offer counseling for patients who have a hard time coping with their cancer or may help arrange for home health care and other services. Dietitians Dietitians work with patients to make sure they eat properly during treatment.
Dietitians monitor patients' weight, etc.
Dietitians may provide patients with recipes, vitamins, and nutritional supplements, etc. to improve their nutritional status. The patient's first visit to the radiation oncologist is for consultation. The radiation oncologist reviews the results of the patient's previous medical tests, such as x-ray examinations and blood tests, and takes a complete medical history. The radiation oncologist will examine the patient. The doctor will then sit down with the patient and sometimes the patient's family and talk about the patient's cancer.