Upon a referral from an oncologist, surgeon or primary care physician, a patient meets
with one of our radiation oncologists and radiation oncology nurses.
At the consultation appointment, the following takes place:
the patient’s condition is evaluated through medical history, a physical
exam and previous medical tests, such as x-rays.
diagnostic tests may be arranged to fully research treatment options
the role of radiation therapy in cancer treatment is explained
options, treatment goals and next steps are discussed
a patient might visit with other oncology specialists about their treatment
choices.
a patient will also be asked to sign a consent form to advance to treatment planning,
After the consultation, treatment planning begins – the next step in evaluating
your condition before undergoing radiation therapy.
Department of Radiation Oncology
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute
800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-863-4060
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