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Colon Cancer: External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT): The Treatment
How To Choose A Radiation Oncologist
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When looking for a cancer doctor who specializes in radiation treatment, consider the following:
- Look for a doctor who is board certified in radiation oncology.
- Look at the institution or institutions the doctor is affiliated with. The better the institution, the higher the standards which are applied to the professionals who are allowed to be affiliated with the institution.
- Look at the treatment facility.
- The technology available to treat you can vary greatly from one facility to another.
- Is the equipment up to date?
- When was the last time it was inspected?
- How long will it take you to get to the faclity? Travel time becomes important because treatment is likely to be daily over a period of weeks.
- The technology available to treat you can vary greatly from one facility to another.
- If you have health insurance, do the doctor and the facility accept it?
- If you are not insured, is there a local facility in which you can get free care? If not, compare the costs and payment plans, if any.
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