Radiotherapy: Part 1

What is it and How do We Manage Acute Side Effects?

The lecture duration is 11min.

0.25 CPD Points, 0.25 CEUs, 0.25 CME credits approval pending.
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Gillian McKittrick
Treatment Review Specialist Radiographer in North West Cancer Centre, Altnagelvin
Lecture Summary

The presentation has been developed by the Radiotherapy Multi-Disciplinary team at the North West Cancer Centre (NWCC), Londonderry/Derry, Northern Ireland. The presentation provides and overview of radiotherapy treatment and management of side-effects. The NWCC delivers the majority of radiotherapy treatment in an out-patient setting, with 84% of patients attending daily for treatment and 16% of patients requiring admission for in-patient treatment and supportive care. The Radiotherapy team comprises of Clinical Oncologists, Therapeutic Radiographers, and Radiotherapy Nurses, Medical Physics Team (Scientists, Treatment Planners and Dosimetrists). The radiotherapy team work closely with Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Dietitians to provide a holistic treatment and follow-up pathway for patients.

Target Audience

Oncology nurses
Trainee oncology doctors
General practitioners

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Understand what radiotherapy is
  • Understand what side effects come from radiotherapy treatment
  • Understand how we manage these side effects for each tumour site

Radiotherapy: Part 2

What is it and How do We Manage Acute Side Effects?

Cancer Care Nursing / Treatment