Help with radiation oncology dictation

I am working on a radiation oncology dictation and the MD is stating that a breast tumor is measuring s/l T2N0P(i)...I am familiar with the first part of this cancer staging (the T-N part) but can't seem to find any reference to the second portion. It really sounds like he is saying "P." I see it referenced as a lowercase p but can't figure it out for sure. He dictated the lowercase "i" being in parentheses too, but I can't find any reference for that either! An ...

It may be that a total dose of 36 Gy is not necessary, and lowering the dose to 25 to 30/60 may be an appropriate approach, if there is a CR to chemotherapy. ...

She was placed on a pillow with Styrofoam, and her hands were positioned high by holding handles across on her chest. Two dental _ were placed in the left groin fold. ...

The matchline was determined. Wires were placed over the entrance and exit points of the tangential beam, as well as the matchline. ...

Dictator talking about s/l cinegray in reference to radiation therapy! Help please and thanks! ...

I can't figure out what this word should be. It s/l fest-itis. It doesn't sound like fasciitis. Do any of you know what it might be? Postprocedure Diagnoses: Urinary retention, prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (obstructive), and radiation fastitis. Thanks! ...

ï»¿Hartmann procedure for radiation OR irradiation of the pelvis...? ...

The patient has cervical cancer. Doc says: On discussion with her radiation therapist, she is currently on 3.6 of planned 4.5 s/l sentigrade. TIA! ...

Anyone know of a good site(s) to get in-depth radiation therapy terminology? I have about 50 jobs in queue and have never typed it! Thought I'd ask here if anyone has a site they like while I continue to look for one. Thanks a million for any help! ...

Regarding the DLP - I've seen it written variously mGy-cm, mGy•cm and mGy.cm. Becuase it's a product, my inclination is think that the second (with the dot used as in mathmetical publications to indicate multiplication) is correct but just not sure. Anyone have a definitive answer & reference? Thanks :) ...

past medical history: prostrate cancer treated with external beam radiation. Sentence in question: PSA on Nilandron 150 mg daily has been eleveated but stable with last PSA s/l "of his" 4.8. Question: (1) Should there be a comma between stable and with? (2) what are the chances of him really say PSA of his 4.8 or am I missing a key word here?? Thanks for any and all suggestions. ...

patient is going to be treated with "carbotaxol" plus radiation? Does that sound like a drug or is it possibly 2 separate drugs? I know that Taxol is a medication. thanks again ...

The patient has dysphagia and is experiencing what sounds like "cough after dequoatation." Can't seem to find another term for swallowing like DEQUOTATION (SP???) Any suggestions appreciated? ...

I'm considering a job offer from TTS for the new oncology account they are hiring for now since that's my love. Anyone have feedback on this company? They sound good! ...

Hi, Doctor spells "CBoorD" regimen. The patient has IgA kappa multiple myeloma. Any ideas? ...

For radiation therapy prescribing 60 gy in a "sandwiched" bolus technique for localiation of the penis. ...

Next, 20 mm ovoids were placed into the lateral fornices. Appropriate geometry was obtained. ...

I have never done a report like this before so I have no idea how to even begin formatting this or even what this means. Please help! Any explanation would be awesome as well. Dictated: ASSESSMENT: 1. Day +639 following HLA identical donor allergeneic BMT for AMA in relapse in apparent complete continuous remission. ...

Our hospital does not accept abbreviations for oncology medications. So, for R-CHOP we have to type - R = Rituximab C = Cyclophosphamide H = Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin) O = Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin) P = Prednisone Not in a format like that, but I didn't want to type them all out. We would have to type those five drugs out. Is this the standard for anyone else? ...

The patient has colon adenocardinoma. The doc is saying: Repeat imaging performed on January 14, 2010 revealed s/l integral or interval response within the liver. TIA!!! ...

Is there no work at TT on the oncology account? I saw their ad and was thinking of applying, but if they don't have work, why do they advertise for yet more people? I have a ton of oncology experience, but am afraid to go ahead and apply if they don't have enough work. Please advise your experience with the oncology account. Thank you for your help. ...

Does anyone know of good resource sites for oncology and endocrinology? Thanks a bunch! ...

Type of cell I just can't get!! Giving path report, Dr. says "demonstrates small cell lymphoma consistent with follicular "senna/center" cell histology" Anyone out there with any idea? ...

This is a gyne/oncologist. "History of recurrent cervical carcinoma originally diagnosed in October of 2008. She developed a Bartholin's gland either s/l "mic" and/or a primary squamous cell of the Bartholin's gland. Anyone have any idea what this is? TIA ...

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