Radiation therapists know that some of the most important conversations during CT simulation are not always about treatment itself. Patients arrive with questions about timing, side effects, and what to expect throughout their care. But occasionally a question arises that requires a different kind of conversation: “Do I have to get a tattoo?”
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Radiation therapists know that some of the most important conversations during CT simulation are not always about treatment itself. Patients arrive with questions about timing, side effects, and what...
The entire tone of a room can be changed by a patient who is extremely nervous and presenting for her mammogram. Anxiousness can make positioning more difficult, increase tension during compression,...
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Efficient CT-guided procedures depend on consistency from the very beginning.When localization is accurate from the start, CT teams can reduce unnecessary rescanning, improve procedural efficiency,...
Most people think of mammography as a quick appointment. Ten minutes. Maybe fifteen. A little uncomfortable, but routine. For the patient, it’s just another item in a busy day. For the radiologist...
Dear Dosimetrist, First, thank you. Thank you for somehow turning my simulation scans into clinically elegant treatment plans while surviving an inbox full of “quick" questions, last-minute schedule...
A “normal” mammogram does not always mean cancer isn’t present, and when it isn’t, care teams need to be ready to act quickly and confidently. In some cases, breast cancer is diagnosed between...
In CT and MR imaging, preparation protocols play a critical role in the success of an exam. Whether you are performing a small bowel study or a diagnostic CT of the abdomen pelvis that requires oral...
Each May, Nurses Week offers an opportunity to recognize the dedication, resilience, and compassion that nurses bring to patient care every day. While moments of recognition often highlight...
This week is Patient Experience Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the people who shape how care is delivered and experienced across healthcare. Most of that recognition tends to focus on the more...
