If you wish to talk to a social worker, dietitian, chaplain, or credit counselor anytime during your treatment, tell your nurse. Social workers can assist with arrangements for housing and transportation while you are in Rochester, counsel you about family and friendship concerns, help you with financial concerns, and assist with employer concerns. Dietitians can provide information about nutrition and ways to enhance your appetite. Chaplains can provide spiritual support to you and your family. Credit counselors are available to answer your questions about payment.
External treatment is the process of directing radiation to the exact location of the tumor.
Only after the location of the tumor is clearly identified and your treatment is thoroughly planned will you receive a series of radiation treatments to destroy cancer cells. In preparing for treatment, you will have appointments where simulation and dosimetry will occur. Simulation Simulation is a process used by the radiation therapy team to determine the exact location and size of the area to be treated. This is done in a room that contains a narrow, movable table and special X-ray equipment. During simulation, you will lie on the table.