Médecine Nucléaire et Radiothérapie

Integrating Multidisciplinary Care in Radiation Oncology for Effective Cancer Management

Abstract

Hannes Zernin*

Multidisciplinary healthcare involves professionals from various fields working together to develop personalized treatment plans for each patient. In the context of cancer, this often includes medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other specialists. Before initiating radiation therapy, a thorough assessment of the patient's medical history, diagnostic imaging and pathology results is essential. The meticulously analyse of the images to identify the tumor's precise location and the location of critical structures. After identifying the target volume and critical structures, dosimetrists use specialized software to calculate the optimal distribution of radiation dose.