The goal of the radiation therapist is to accurately locate the central axis or zero slice on the tumor field for treatment planning. A skin marker with a distinct shape that clearly defines the area...
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When you give birth and become a mom, you can most likely recall the sound of the first cry, glimpse, and embrace of your baby. If you are like me… you also remember the great and not-so-great...
Just in case you didn't know it - the month of October is designated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The sea of pink from professional sports arenas to right in your workplace should have...
Temporary marks are an important part of CT simulation, allowing for accurate and reproducible set-ups for treatment.
“It's tradition that each year we kick off the handbag bingo event by asking cancer survivors to stand and we give them a round of applause. It’s shocking to see so many people stand up, but...
"Wear bright colors." That's all we were told. The theme of Beekley Corporation's mid-year luncheons are always a mystery, but we are always sure that it will be wildly creative and fun. So when we...
Artifact can be an unavoidable obstacle for the radiation oncology team. In radiation therapy, no one knows this more than the medical dosimetrist who is responsible for interpreting the images taken...
Dawn Herzog, Breast Center Supervisor at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL had a dilemma. She, her staff, and her patients had high levels of satisfaction with the receptor plate covers her center used...
"If only I knew then what I know now." A common refrain as more and more imaging centers are moving towards offering digital breast tomosynthesis or 3D mammography. Despite the amount of literature...
