The ARO Patient Care Team comprises fully qualified and experienced nurses and/or radiation therapists. Their responsibility is to support patients throughout the patient pathway. 

We understand that receiving radiation therapy can be scary. Patient education specialists are part of this team and help patients better understand their radiation treatment plan, explain how radiation is being applied and the possible side effects of radiation therapy. Each patient usually meets with the patient education specialist at orientation (pre-treatment planning), during radiation treatment and the last week of radiation treatment. 

Our patient care team may also support patients that require dressings or other nursing care.

Patients are welcome to contact the patient care team to answer questions or concerns regarding side effects or any aspect of their care for up to two weeks following the last treatment. By having an understanding of your treatment plan this can help alleviate anxiety.