Radiation Oncologist
Radiation oncologists treat cancer using radiation therapy.
LDR Brachytherapy
Low-dose-rate brachytherapy, a type of brachytherapy where the radiation source is left in place for an extended period of time.
HDR Brachytherapy
High-dose-rate brachytherapy, a type of brachytherapy where the radiation source is left in place for a short period of time.
X-ray
A type of radiation used for imaging and treatment.
Tumor Bed
The area surrounding the tumor that may also be at risk for cancer cells.
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Radiation therapy delivered to the entire body, often as preparation for a stem cell transplant.
Proton Therapy
A type of radiation therapy that uses positively charged particles called protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer.
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
Radiation therapy delivered during surgery.
Gray (Gy)
The unit of measurement for a dose of radiation.
Bolus
A material placed on the skin to increase the skin dose of radiation or to even out the dose delivered to the tumor.
