Being diagnosed with cancer may suddenly seem to put the control of your life into the hands of others, but we want to make you as comfortable as possible throughout your cancer journey. Learn what to expect as a cancer patient at Radiation Therapy Associates of Western North Carolina and how to prepare for your radiation therapy care.
Being diagnosed with cancer may suddenly seem to put the control of your life into the hands of others, but we want to make you as comfortable as possible throughout your cancer journey. Learn what to expect as a cancer patient at Radiation Therapy Associates of Western North Carolina and how to prepare for your radiation therapy care.
Radiation Therapy Associates of Western North Carolina cancer patients are typically referred to us by their Surgeon, Primary Care doctor, Urologist, OBGYN, Medical Oncologist, or other treating physician. To get started, simply call us directly or ask your doctor to give us a call to set up your initial consultation.
During this consultation, you will meet your Radiation Therapy Associates of Western North Carolina team and discuss your specific type of cancer, the most effective types of radiation therapy used to treat it, the results you might expect from your cancer treatment, and what will happen to you physically as you go through treatment. After you give us permission, we can also obtain copies of all the necessary health records from your other doctors. By the time your initial consultation is over, you will be well informed about your treatment and why the radiation therapy recommended is the right choice for your particular situation. You will not receive a radiation treatment at your initial consultation.
Bring questions! In the days before your consultation, write down any that come to mind.
We go to great lengths to make sure you know what to expect as a cancer patient at Radiation Therapy Associates of Western North Carolina by preparing you with detailed information and answering all of your questions. As always, we encourage all of our patients to reach out to their Radiation Therapy Associates of Western North Carolina team whenever you feel uncertain or you are not sure what to do or what comes next.
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