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• The Radiation Oncology department is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment of cancer using radiation therapy. This department plays a vital role in the comprehensive care of cancer patients, working closely with other healthcare professionals to provide radiation treatments tailored to each individual's needs. Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists are key members of the Radiation Oncology department.
• Here are some key aspects and functions typically associated with the Radiation Oncology department:

1. Treatment Planning: Radiation oncologists collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons and medical oncologists, to develop personalized treatment plans for cancer patients. They review medical records, imaging scans, and pathology reports to determine the optimal radiation therapy approach. Treatment planning involves identifying the target area to be treated and minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissues.
2. Radiation Therapy Delivery: Radiation therapists are responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients. They operate highly specialized equipment, such as linear accelerators, to deliver targeted radiation doses to the affected areas of the body. Radiation therapists ensure precise positioning of patients and accurate delivery of radiation therapy according to the treatment plan prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
3. Treatment Simulation: Prior to the start of radiation therapy, patients undergo a treatment simulation process. This involves obtaining imaging scans (such as CT or MRI) in the treatment position, which helps to precisely define the target area and determine the best angles for radiation delivery. Simulation sessions also involve creating immobilization devices and marks on the body to ensure consistent positioning during treatment sessions.
4. Treatment Verification and Quality Assurance: Medical physicists and dosimetrists work in collaboration with radiation oncologists to verify and ensure the accuracy of radiation treatment plans. They perform calculations to determine the appropriate radiation dose, ensure the safe use of radiation equipment, and conduct quality assurance tests to validate the accuracy of treatment delivery.
5. Brachytherapy: The Radiation Oncology department may also offer brachytherapy, a specialized form of radiation therapy. Brachytherapy involves the placement of radioactive sources directly into or near the tumor site. This approach allows for a highly targeted and localized delivery of radiation, often used for specific cancer types, such as prostate, cervical, or breast cancer.
6. Patient Monitoring and Support: Throughout the radiation therapy process, the Radiation Oncology department provides ongoing monitoring and support to patients. This includes regular check-ups with the radiation oncologist to assess treatment response, manage side effects, and address any concerns or questions the patient may have. The department may also provide supportive care services, such as pain management, counseling, and access to support groups.
7. Research and Clinical Trials: Many Radiation Oncology departments actively engage in research and participate in clinical trials to advance the field of radiation oncology. This research aims to develop innovative treatment techniques, improve radiation delivery methods, enhance patient outcomes, and contribute to the ongoing advancements in cancer care.

• The Radiation Oncology department plays a critical role in the comprehensive treatment of cancer. Through the use of radiation therapy, skilled professionals in this department work to target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Their expertise, combined with technological advancements, contributes to improved cancer outcomes and the ongoing progress in cancer treatment.
  
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• Our Mission
• The mission of İstanbul Aydin University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology is to provide excellence in patient care by administering the highest level of quality in a safe and compassionate environment. We strive to excite, educate, encourage, train and mentor a diverse team of physicians, physicists, radiation therapists, and dosimetrists to become excellent caregivers, to generate new knowledge concerning causes, prevention and treatment of cancer; to transmit new knowledge from our clinical and laboratory research; and to develop methods to improve outcomes for their community, and to become future leaders in academic medicine and/or healthcare delivery.
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• Our Vision
• To be the most accessible and trusted privately owned Diagnostic Medical Imaging provider serving our community as a leading national academic radiation oncologist.
  
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