Sädehoitoyksiköt

Sädehoitoyksiköt refers to radiation therapy units or departments within healthcare facilities. These units are specialized areas equipped with advanced technology and staffed by trained professionals to administer radiation therapy as a cancer treatment. The primary goal of radiation therapy is to destroy cancer cells or inhibit their growth by using high-energy radiation.

These units typically house linear accelerators, which are the machines used to deliver external beam radiation. They may also have brachytherapy equipment for internal radiation treatments, where radioactive sources are placed directly inside or near the tumor. The equipment is highly sophisticated, allowing for precise targeting of the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

The personnel working in a sädehoitoyksikkö include radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists (radiographers), and nurses. Radiation oncologists oversee the treatment plan, medical physicists ensure the safe and accurate calibration of equipment, radiation therapists operate the machines and administer the treatment, and specialized nurses provide patient care and support during the course of therapy.

Patients undergoing radiation therapy at these units are typically seen for multiple treatment sessions, often daily for several weeks. The treatment process is carefully planned and monitored to ensure its effectiveness and manage any potential side effects. Sädehoitoyksiköt play a crucial role in the comprehensive management of various types of cancer, offering a vital therapeutic option for many patients.