irradiation vs radiation

I know that telangiectasias are associated with radiation therapy but how about irradiation therapy? It really sounds as if he is saying irradiation. The only reason I questioned it is because I haven't heard it used this way. A prominent cluster of telangiectasias consistent with prior irradiation therapy were present along the rectal side wall. Thanks! ...

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! ...

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 :) ...

The patient has alopecia of the scalp with s. l. ECTAP in place. Thanks ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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'm going completely blank on this one. The patient entered the hospital for chest pain. The doc states: (blank sounds like gel, or jail) He denies any current discomfort but states when it is present it is usually a mild to moderate degree of pressure about the chest. He denies any radiation to the _____, arms, or back. ...

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

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