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About the Instructors
Course Description
A brief word . . .
What is radiation therapy?
External beam radiation
How is external beam radiation delivered?
The CT Simulation Session: What You Need to Know
Radiation mask
Types of external beam radiation
The course of treatment
Internal Radiation Therapy
The High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Procedure to Treat Cancer
Systemic Internal Radiation
Short term, long term, and late effects
Bone fragility and fibrosis
Lymphedema and cording
Side effects and massage considerations
Client scenarios
Now It's Your Turn: Massage Considerations
One more thing...
In closing...
Want to continue the conversation?
Final Quiz
Recommended Reading
Making Your Mask for Proton Therapy
