Finally, it is time for your radiation treatments. Your radiation therapists will ask you to confirm your identity. After correct identification, you may be asked to change into a hospital gown, if necessary and to remove any jewelry that might get in the way of the treatment.

Your radiation therapists will then fit you in your customized immobilization device made at simulation. You will be positioned according to the marks on your skin and on your immobilization device.

In order to allow your positioning goes smoothly, it is important you do not try to move or help unless asked. You will not feel anything during the delivery of radiation. Just remember to keep still and breathe normally throughout treatment. The treatment time may vary from different treatment plans, but normally takes less than 30 minutes. After the treatment, the therapists will come in and release you.

If you feel very sick during the treatment, you will have the option to press on a call bell, wave your hand or simply call out. There are cameras and intercom installed inside the treatment room, and we will use these to monitor you closely. We will stop the machine and come in immediately to assist you. Please do not try to get up by yourself under any circumstances to prevent the risk of falling down from the treatment bed or hitting the machine.