What is OTV in radiation oncology?
What is an OTV? An OTV is an “on-treatment visit.” One day a week is set aside for a brief visit with your radiation oncologist and primary nurse. Even though you maybe feeling well, it is important that you keep this appointment.
What is OTV medical?
Abstract. Purpose: The on-treatment visit (OTV) for radiation oncology is essential for patient management. Radiation toxicities recorded during the OTV may be inconsistent because of the use of free text and the lack of treatment site-specific templates.
What is an on treatment visit?
On treatment visits (OTVs) for patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) should occur at least once every five fractions per ASTRO guidelines, to manage acute side effects and address patient needs. Compliance with OTVs was identified as a potential issue in a safety net patient population.
What is radiation treatment delivery?
Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy radiation to damage cancer cells’ DNA and destroy their ability to divide and grow. It may be delivered using machines called linear accelerators or via radioactive sources placed inside the patient on a temporary or permanent basis.
Why do they tattoo you for radiation?
Your care team will tattoo a few tiny dots on you in your affected area so they can line up the machine correctly with your tumor. The needle is tiny, and it doesn’t hurt.
What should I ask my oncologist?
7 Key Questions to Ask Your Oncologist
- Where and when do you recommend getting a second opinion?
- What can I do to preserve my fertility?
- Is a clinical trial right for me?
- What should I do if I’m simply having trouble coming to grips with my diagnosis?
- What is the goal of my treatment?
- What will my treatment cost?
What should I ask my oncologist on my first visit?
Here’s what to ask during your first cancer-related visit with your oncologist:
- What is the purpose of this appointment?
- Which type of cancer do I have?
- What are the standard treatments for my condition?
- Why do you recommend this particular treatment?
- What are potential hazards and side effects?
What do you wear during radiation?
You may want to: Wear loose, soft, cotton clothing over the area being treated. Avoid stiff or starched clothing near the area being treated. Do not put anything but mild soap (such as Dove) and lukewarm water on the skin in the treated area, unless the doctor or nurse says that it is safe to do so.
What are radiation dots?
1 There will often be four tattooed dots, each marking one corner of the area to be radiated, but some radiation centers are now only doing one or two. Radiation tattoos are often in regions that won’t be seen by others. They are blue or black and created using a drop of ink and a very slender needle.
