Our team
The Radiation Oncology team offers clinical expertise in radiation treatment either at the MUHC Glen site or at affiliated hospitals.
Several healthcare professionals will be part of your care team.
Radiation oncologists
Radiation oncologists are doctors who oversee radiotherapy treatments. They discuss your treatment plan with you and monitor your progress, adjusting the plan as necessary. They work closely with the rest of the team.
Radiation oncology nurses hear your concerns, answer questions, provide support, and manage treatment side effects. They are available before, during, and after treatments, until you have recovered from all side effects. They can also help you connect with resources in the hospital and the community.
Radiation technologists have many roles. They:
- do your simulation scans (CT simulation scans and/or MRI simulation scans)
- create your treatment plans
- deliver your treatments
They work closely with other specialists in the Radiation Oncology division, including radiation oncologists, nurses, medical physicists, and nutritionists.
Radiation oncology technologists deliver safe and accurate treatments to a tumour.
You will see your radiation technologist team during each of your treatment appointments.
All our technologists are certified by the OTIMROEPMQ and CAMRT. Throughout your treatment, you may also meet Radiation Technology students who are completing their third year internships for Dawson College’s Radiation Oncology Program.
Medical physicists are scientists who are responsible for the safety of the radiotherapy treatment.
They also take care of the radiotherapy machines, making sure they meet the highest national and international standards for accuracy and safety.
Dosimetrists are specialized radiation oncology technologists who plan the radiotherapy treatment using the images taken during the CT simulation scan.
They work together with the radiation oncologist and with the medical physics team to create a computerized treatment plan personalized for each patient.
Residents and fellows are doctors completing their specialty training in Radiation Oncology.
They are actively involved in all aspects of care, from consultations and treatment planning to care during radiation therapy and follow-ups.
The patient liaison is your contact during the planning phase of your treatment — the time between your inital medical consultation and the first treatment.
They will call you when your treatment plan is ready, and you can call them if you have any questions or concerns.
A clinical nutritionist is part of the team to help patients who are having difficulty meeting their nutritional needs because of their cancer or the side effects of treatment.
Social workers are there to support patients and their family.
They can provide counselling and can help arrange other supportive services.
Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) monitor clinical trials to ensure they are conducted safely, ethically, and in line with the study's guidelines.
You will meet them if you decide to participate in a clinical trial. They will provide you with consent forms for the trial, and help book your tests and follow-up appointments in line with the protocol.
The receptionists are most likely the first people you will meet when you come to the Radiation Oncology division.
They can help with appointment check-in, scheduling appointments, and getting forms and parking passes.
Volunteers are there to help make your hospital visits more comfortable.
They are usually in the waiting room and wear a blue vest.
They will be happy to help and find the right person to answer questions or discuss concerns.
