Educate patients and their families regarding the short and long term side effects of radiation, and convey strategies to improve the patient's quality of life. |
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Examine the role of radiation therapy as a cancer treatment modality. |
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Describe the treatment for patients receiving radiation therapy for cancers of the lung, head and neck, breast, prostate and central nervous system and for gynecologic cancers. |
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Recognize and manage the side effects of radiation treatment for these types of cancers including early and late skin reactions. |
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Describe the healthcare providers’ roles in caring for patients receiving radiation therapy. |
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Recognize and treat the late effects of radiation therapy in pediatric patients with a focus on complications. |
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