An old approach made new in the radiation treatment of brain tumours—The Ottawa experience

An old approach made new in the radiation treatment of brain tumours—The Ottawa experience

Stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy are new technological advances in the delivery of radiation therapy to brain lesions. These advances give new hope for some patients. The nurse in radiation oncology plays an essential role in explaining the complex treatment proce...

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Main Authors: Dawn Stacey, Deborah Gravelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pappin Communications 1996-07-01
Series:Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal
Online Access:http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/507/508
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spelling doaj-40c1a50944de49b9a2c25907e7cb2fe62020-11-24T21:52:51ZengPappin CommunicationsCanadian Oncology Nursing Journal2368-80761996-07-016313213410.5737/1181912x63132134An old approach made new in the radiation treatment of brain tumours—The Ottawa experienceDawn Stacey0Deborah Gravelle1Rn, BScN, OCN, clinical teacher, nursing, Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, Ottawa, ONRN, BScN, OCN, charge nurse, Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, Ottawa, ONStereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy are new technological advances in the delivery of radiation therapy to brain lesions. These advances give new hope for some patients. The nurse in radiation oncology plays an essential role in explaining the complex treatment process to the patient and monitoring patients for side effects of treatment. This article discusses the roles of stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy, treatment planning and delivery, side effects, and nursing implications.http://www.canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/507/508
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