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TREATMENT TEAM |
There are many people dedicated to your care at the Barren River Regional Cancer Center. Leading the team is Craig Tyree, M.D., radiation oncologist. Dr. Tyree is trained in CT-based 3-D Conformal Radiation, IMRT, stereotactic radio surgery, stereotactic bodyframe radiation therapy, and certified by the American Board of Radiology. This training allows Dr. Tyree to deliver the most effective treatment with the least toxicity.
In addition to your physician, other professionals will be working with you during your therapy.
These individuals include:
- Radiation Therapists - The radiation therapist is a specially trained professional who operates the treatment machines that
administer the radiation dose prescribed by your radiation oncologist.
- Oncology Nurses - The radiation oncology nurse works closely with the physician to assess the patient's physical, psychological
and social needs. The nurse schedules and coordinates services for these individuals with our caregivers to promote continuous quality care.
- Medical Physicist - The medical Physicist provides ongoing quality control on the treatment machines to assure that the equipment is in proper working order. The physicist is also responsible for measurements and dose calculations as well as weekly patient dose monitoring.
- Dosimetrist - The medical dosimetrist works closely with both the medical physicist and radiation therapist. This individual performs dose distributions, calculation, chart checks, and other physics duties.
The Barren River Regional Cancer Center staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and here to help you and your family.
Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
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