Explanatory-radiotherapy sheet in fractional stereotaxic conditions. The PDF file, with the experience of Sarah and a very complete guide is here
First, it is desirable to ask the referring doctor to apply long -term affection ) care in order to benefit from the maximum reimbursement of care by the CPAM, MGEN or any other social security fund (transport, consultations, hospitalizations, care, etc.).
Summary of the sheet:
Fractional stereotaxic radiotherapy , for whom?
The machine used for radiotherapy
What is RCP?
My "choice" between "gamma-knife" and radiotherapy
Where, when and how long?
Interview with the radiotherapist and definition of sessions schedule
Preliminary exams, preparation of mask and badge
The first session
During the session, what's going on, concretely?
The following sessions
How often do you see the radiotherapist?
Long -term beneficial effects, and what will happen to meningioma
My return to experience, 7 months after
Possible side effects
Medical monitoring and frequency of post-radiotherapy controls
Useful links
- The Novalis TX explained by the head of radiotherapy department Paul Strauss in Strasbourg (NB: the unit of Paul Strauss who treated me is now located at Icans , in Hautepierre): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srayuo5pbea
- “Radiotherapy: a new very efficient technique. It is a state -of -the -art device to treat cancer. The Novalis TX is its name, is still not widespread in France, and its effectiveness would be unprecedented. Thanks to this new radiochurgery technique, the life expectancy of certain patients would be doubled or even tripled ”:
https://www.allodocteurs.fr/actualite-sante-radiotherapie-une-nouvelle-technique-tres-pe Rformante_6234.html? FBCLID = IWAR2JYZPEVCI6E93RFAPDJQAY9BE536LTZXD_FGCDNSGUSOOX4AYN66VJX0 - To go further, here are all the existing radiotherapies, some of which concern us:
3D conformational radiotherapy
Conformational radiotherapy with intensity modulation
Radiotherapy guided by image
enslaved Radiation therapy with breathing
Contactotherapy
Stereotaxic radiotherapy
Tomotherapy
Cyberknife®
The PDF file is here
Explanatory-radiotherapy sheet in fractional stereotaxic conditions
