What to Expect During Radiation

You’ll probably come to our Radiation Oncology Department as an outpatient to receive radiation treatments and return home the same day. Prior to beginning treatment, we’ll set up a series of appointments over several days for you. These visits will include a consultation, a planning visit, a pretreatment check, and your first day of treatment.

To find out more about each of these visits, click the links below:

First Visit: Consultation

Visit two: Planning

Visit three: Pretreatment Check

Visit four: First Day of Treatment

On-treatment visit

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