radiation physicist
A person who makes sure that the radiation machine delivers the right amount of radiation to the correct site in the body. The physicist works with the radiation oncologist to choose the treatment schedule and dose that has the best chance of killing the most cancer cells. | ||||
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Radiation Physicist
A non-medically qualified person who specializes in the application of physics to plan and deliver irradiation, assisting the radiotherapist in planning and treatment.
A non-medically qualified person who specializes in the application of physics to plan and deliver irradiation, assisting the radiotherapist in planning and treatment.