033085 brochure - Huntsman Cancer Institute - University of Utah

HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE1300 EASTWhere do I go?Your radiation therapy will be given in thebasement level of the East Building of the St.Mark’s Hospital campus (1250 East 3900 South).Valet parking is available if you approach throughthe northeast main entrance. From there, take theelevator to the basement and turn left. CommunityRadiation Oncology is the first office on the left(Suite 10).Self parking is available on the south side of theCentral Medical Building. When you enter thebuilding, take the elevator to the basement leveland turn left. Community Radiation Oncology isthe first office on the left (Suite 10). Make sure toask a member of our office staff for a permit to postin your car.3900 SOUTHNORTHMEDICALBUILDINGCENTRALMEDICALBUILDINGE.R.WESTTOWERM.R.I.EASTTOWEREASTMEDICALBUILDINGSOUTHTOWERWOMEN'S CENTERUSE SOUTHENTRANCETAKE ELEVATORTO BASEMENTCOMMUNITYRADIATIONONCOLOGY(see map)PARKINGSTRUCTURE1100 EASTDr. HayostekCommunity Radiation Oncology1250 East 3900 South, Suite 10Salt Lake City, Utah 84124Phone: 801-585-3593Fax: 801-263-2860HEREFOR YOU

Here for youCommunity Radiation Oncology offerscomprehensive state-of-the-art radiation oncologycare under the direction of doctors and otherspecialists from the University of Utah Hospitalsand Clinics and Huntsman Cancer Institute.While you are being treated here, the rest of yourcare can remain in its current setting with yourpresent doctors.It is our goal to provide you with the best possibleservice. Please let us know at any time if you havequestions or concerns.What is radiation therapy?caringRadiation therapy is the treatment of disease usinghigh-energy X-rays. Radiation therapy is often usedin the treatment of cancer. Other cancer treatmentsinclude surgery and chemotherapy. These treatmentscan be used singly or together. The decision aboutwhich treatments to use is individually based on eachpatient’s situation.Who are the people involved in my care?Effective cancer treatment involves a team ofspecialists. While receiving radiation therapy, you willremain under the care of your referring physician.At Community Radiation Oncology, you may meet:Radiation oncologist: The doctor who decideswhether or not to use radiation therapy, how muchto give, and how radiation therapy fits with othertreatments you are receiving.Radiation therapist: The specialist who actuallygives the treatment under the direction of theradiation oncologist.Dosimetrists and medical physicists: Highly skilledprofessionals who are responsible for calculatingdoses of radiation.Nurses: Committed professionals who are dedicatedto providing you with personalized quality care.Office staff: Dedicated individuals who help withscheduling, billing, and administrative tasks.What is simulation?Prior to receiving radiation therapy, you will have aplanning appointment called a simulation. Duringthis appointment, your radiation oncologist andradiation therapist will perform the necessary teststhat will allow them to shape the radiation beam toyour body and to the size and shape of your tumor.This customized shaping helps protect healthytissue surrounding the cancer. You may receivesmall permanent ink spots to help position you forfuture treatments.How often will I have treatments?The number and duration of your treatments willbe determined by your radiation oncologist. Afterreviewing your medical history, the radiationoncologist will meet with you to discuss proposedtreatments, including potential risks and benefits.Generally, treatments last from 10 to 20 minutesand are given daily, Monday through Friday. Theyare given over a period of time that may last from afew days to many weeks.What are the side effects?Some patients experience side effects from radiationtherapy. Side effects depend on the area of thebody being treated. We have effective treatmentsfor most side effects. Many patients are able tocontinue their normal day-to-day activities.specialists