Glossary of Terms
| Radiation Oncologist | RO | A specialist doctor who is qualified in the treatment of cancer by radiation |
| Radiation Therapists | RT | Qualified technical professionals involved in the planning and operation of the radiation equipment during your treatment |
| Medical Physicist | A scientific officer who performs regular checks to ensure the safety of radiation equipment and treatment plans. | |
| Registered Nurses | RN | Nurses who have advanced knowledge of caring for cancer patients. The nurses, along with the radiation therapists, will advise you on how to look after yourself while you are on treatment |
| Receptionist/Scheduler | These people will help you with scheduling your appointments, and will be able to discuss your account details | |
| Engineer | This is a person that has trained on the operation and maintenance of the equipment |
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