TREATMENT ACCESS

Particle & advanced radiation.

Certain tumors and previously treated cases may require radiation capabilities that are available only at selected specialist centers.

Potential areas of review

Proton therapy

Carbon-ion therapy

Complex radiation planning

Selected re-irradiation situations

Clinical information commonly required

Diagnosis

Pathology

Current imaging

Prior radiation treatment summary, including treatment dates, dose and fractionation

Prior radiation planning data and DICOM-RT files where available

Surgical history

Systemic treatment history

Clinical review

Treatment modality and suitability are determined by the treating radiation oncology team.