Radiation therapy is a common, effective, and painless cancer treatment. It can be used as a standalone treatment or can be part of a comprehensive plan that includes surgery or chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is used to kill cancer cells with concentrated X-ray beams.

Front Bench Team: Radiation Oncologist, Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology Staff Nurse, Ward Manager

Radiation Oncologist
Radiation oncologists play a critical role in the overall management of cancer, using targeted radiation to destroy or control the growth of cancer cells. Their work is integral to providing comprehensive and individualized cancer treatment plans for patients.

A Radiation Oncologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the use of radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. Here are key aspects of their role:

• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
     Patient Evaluation
     Treatment Planning
• Prescribing Radiation Therapy
     Dose Calculation
     Treatment Modality Selection
• Treatment Delivery
     Supervision
     Quality Assurance
• Patient Management
     Side Effect Management
     Communication
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
     Tumor Boards Discussion
• Research and Education
     Clinical Research
     Education
• Continuous Professional Development

Radiation Therapist
Radiation therapists work with radiation oncologists to administer the daily radiation treatment under the doctor’s prescription and supervision. They maintain daily records and regularly check the treatment machines to make sure they are working properly. 

Radiation therapists can start necessary steps for individual patients as like special Techniques, Treatment site, Patient Comfortable Positions

• Treatment Planning
     Collaboration
     Simulation
• Patient Preparation
     Positioning
     Immobilization
• Equipment Operation
     Linear Accelerators
     Brachytherapy Devices
• Treatment Delivery
     Dosimetry
     Quality Assurance
• Patient Monitoring
     Observation
     Communication
• Documentation
     Record Keeping
     Chart Checks
• Patient Education
     Instructions
     Answering Questions
• Emergency Response
     Emergency Procedures
• Professional Development
     Continuing Education
     Certification

Radiation Oncology Nurses
Radiation oncology nurses work together with radiation oncologists and radiation therapists to care for you and your family during your radiation treatments. They will explain the possible side effects you may experience and describe how you can manage them. They will assess how you are doing throughout treatment and will help you cope with the changes you may experience. They will also provide support and counseling to you and your family.

Ward Manager
The role of a Ward Manager in the context of surgical oncology involves overseeing the day-to-day operations and patient care within the surgical oncology ward. key aspects of their role mentioned in Surgical Oncology

Back Bench Team: This team works closely with other healthcare professionals, such as Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists, Nutritionists, Physical Therapists, Dentists.

Medical Physicist
Medical physicists are responsible for developing and directing quality control programs for equipment and procedures. Their responsibility also includes making sure the equipment works properly by taking precise measurements of the radiation beam and performing other safety tests on a regular basis under guidance of radiation oncologist.

Dosimetrists
Dosimetrists carefully calculate the dose of radiation to make sure the tumor gets enough radiation. Using computers, they work to develop a number of treatment plans that can best destroy the tumor while sparing normal tissue. Since treatment plans are often very complex, dosimetrists work with the radiation oncologist and the medical physicist to choose the treatment plan that is right for you. Many dosimetrists start as radiation therapists and then, with very intensive training, become dosimetrists.

Nutritionist
Nutritionists or dietitians work with patients to help them maintain a healthy diet during treatments. They will help you modify your eating plan if the side effects of treatment are affecting your appetite, will determine what you can eat, and can provide recipes, menu suggestions and information on ready-to-use nutritional supplements. They address dietary issues and current developments that may affect cancer treatment outcomes.

Physical Therapists
Physical therapists use therapeutic exercises to ensure that your body functions properly while you are undergoing treatment. These exercises are used to help manage side effects, alleviate pain and keep you healthy.

Dentist
Dentists may be involved in the care of patients who are receiving radiation for oral or head and neck cancers. They will help prevent the radiation from damaging the healthy areas of your mouth and oral cavity, and may recommend that you have preventive dental work prior to radiation.