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6
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The way in which the total dose is spread out over time.
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7
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Two therapies given at the same time.
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8
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Often prescribed to all patients.
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10
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Distant tumours.
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11
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Given to patients to increase comfort.
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12
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Used to transfer patients from a stretcher to the treatment couch.
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16
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Immobilization device used for patients being treated in the chest area.
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1
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A type of cancer generally considered to be radiation resistant.
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2
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A national certifying body for MRTs.
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3
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Regulates the practices, medical quality assurance and the professional activities of radiation therapists in the province.
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4
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Examples: interstitial, intercavitary, intraluminary, etc.
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5
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A hospital resident.
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9
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When a patient goes into cardiopulmonary arrest, call this code.
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13
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Often prescribed to patients being treated in the pelvic area.
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14
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Tissue equivalent material.
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15
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Used to assist in the positioning of patients.
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17
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When solid tumours outgrow their blood supply it causes a low-oxygen state known as this.
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18
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Separation tool.
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