How To Help Pre­pare your Patient for Radi­a­tion Treatment

3 Ways to Help Prepare your Patient for Radiation Treatment at ORO

There are different ways to treat cancer, and treatments may be given alone or in combination with one another. This can be overwhelming to patients, sharing information on treatment, side effects, resources, and other local support options can set your patients up for success. Here are 3 Ways to Help Prepare your Patients for Radiation Treatment at Onslow Radiation Oncology.

• Know our services. Having a basic understanding of the services offered at Onslow Memorial Hospital can help keep patient care closer to home. Onslow Memorial has assembled a team of oncologists, surgeons, nurses, and therapists, all passionate about providing the best possible cancer treatment, therapy, and care close to home. Visit the OMH Oncology website to learn more about all OMH oncology services.
• Recommend our Patient Navigator program. The Onslow Radiation Oncology Patient Navigation Program helps eliminate and reduce barriers to cancer care. Our skilled Patient Navigator will help patients “navigate” through the health care system. Through one-on-one contact, the oncology patient navigator is trained to work with oncology patients to help them solve problems. The Patient Navigator works with patients to anticipate and address obstacles and connect patients with community resources, support, and healthcare education.
• Offer education and support to patients. A good support system is important to patients and caregivers. The team at Onslow Radiation Oncology is here to provide patients and providers with the education and support to ensure that patient questions are answered. Feel free to share the Onslow Radiation Oncology Website with providers, patients, and caregivers. The website outlines information on our team, services, technology, as well as additional local resources.