A day in the life Introducing the radiotherapist
February 3, 2020 Word for Word Media
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René Botha helps us understand the integral role a radiotherapist plays in radiation therapy. Radiotherapy, when prescribed and delivered correctly, can help treat a wide variety of cancers. When a patient is prescribed radiotherapy, it takes a team of professionals working together to deliver this treatment safely and effectively. You may not meet all the members of the team, but they all play an essential role in the planning and delivery of your treatment.  This team includes your radiation or clinical oncologist, the radiotherapists and the medical physicists. Once you have met with your oncologist and he/she has prescribed radiation,…

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A day in the life What is haematology?
February 5, 2019 Word for Word Media
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In 1933, Janet Vaughan, said, “Haematology has advanced more rapidly in the last 10 years more than any branch of medicine. Current haematological literature is so prolific that it is increasing difficult for anyone but a specialist to keep up to date7.” In 2019, this is even more so. Haematology is the study of blood in health and disease. It includes diseases of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, blood vessels, the bone marrow, lymph nodes, the spleen and the proteins involved in bleeding and clotting.  There are many different haematological diseases. These are broadly divided into malignant (cancerous) diseases…

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A day in the life The woman behind the mask – female oncology pharmacist
July 27, 2018 Word for Word Media
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This Women’s Month we give women behind the masks – female oncology pharmacists – the applause they deserve. Who is she? The environment appears cold, morbid and sterile. She is cloaked behind a glass screen whilst meticulously manipulating syringes and other instruments to achieve accuracy and sterility for her patient’s life altering medication.  She is driven by many things: an unwavering emotional desire to be part of the patient’s cancer journey and her need to contribute to society in a meaningful way. She is also cognizant of the profession she represents and her role in inspiring others to join and add…

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