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The Patient Pathway

2. Orientation

At the orientation appointment a patient care specialist (nurse or radiation therapist) will explain the procedures in more detail and answer any concerns that you might have about ARO and your treatment. 

To learn more view resources and download information by treatment site e.g. breast, prostte.

Orientation

Resources

ARO My treatment booklet
Receiving treatment to the abdomen (including the pancreas, gallbladder and kidney)
Receiving treatment to the brain
Receiving treatment to the breast/chestwall
Receiving treatment to the lung/chest
Women receiving treatment to the pelvis (includng cervix, ovaries, vagina, vulva, bladder, bowel and anus)
Receiving treatment to the head and neck (excluding the brain)
Men receiving treatment to the bowel, bladder and anus (excluding the prostate)
Receiving treatment to the prostate
Receiving treatment to the skin and other superficial areas
Assisted breath hold exhale technique
Assisted breath hold inhale technique
Prostate: Bowel and bladder preparation instructions
1. First Specialist Appointment
3. Planning CT Simulation