a nurse works in radaitation treatment for cancer patients and she has a walkie talkie?
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Refer to an electromagnetic spectrum.\nRadiation is emission and propagation and emission of energy in the form of rays or waves (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q...\nIn other words as long as waves travel there is radiation.\nThere are two types of radiation, the ionizing (harmful) radiation and the non-ionizing (not harmful) radiation.\nYou can see it in a magnetic spectrum. High frequency and low wavelength are those ionizing radiation. High wavelenth and low frequency are those non-ionizing radiation. Penetration of these waves are dependent on their frequencies. High frequencies are able to tranmsmit objects.\nFrom the magnetic spectrum there are different kinds of waves, (from non-ionizing to ionizing) radiowaves, microwaves, infrared, white light, UV, x-rays, gamma rays cosmic rays. These waves travel in a straight line unless scattered by hitting an object or being blocked or interrupted or you know I mean.\nThat's why astronomers detect radiowaves from the outerspace.
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I have never heard that and I worked in the hospital. Nurses tell doctor's what to do...not likely
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i am very sorry to here about your family member. i have worked as a cancer nurse for over two years now and unfortunately, it sounds as if she is near the end. sometimes thats the hardest part of cancer (worse than all the treatments combined) if morphine is not helping her i would ask the docs for some type of continuous medication to keep her pain free. they offer those medications for at home use as well (not sure if she's home or where she is) but most meds can be given continuously at home. try the very best you can to keep her comfortable, let her know you are there for her, and just be a family. there are nurses who come to your home to help during these times as well. i hope things go well
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Nurse I'm sure is high on cahrt.
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Doesn't the lady say something like "press 4 if you're willing to buy something in order to talk to a live human being"?  j/k
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it's sad to know that the spread has already begun to the rectum....i just lost a friend to this malignancy....am really sorry to say this....but HOPE your friend will be able to fight it out. let her go in for the next operation/surgery. If you feel Her condition is deteriorating and is definitely not gonna make it....All you shud do instead of agonising her with more Chemo & Radio (consult her doc and ask for percentage of survival) is to try and improve her quality of life. Try to engage her mind into stuff she always wanted to do.. as in Singing, Painting, Music etc. Keep her surrounded by cheerful people always so that she does not sink into depression.. Sometimes this gives a boost to her immunity and she may be able to fight longer. Give her the best that you could before she leaves......SORRY BUDDY.....BUT ALL THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIEND.
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seems a patient is waiting! do him a favor, send him to someone who knows. however, i am no oncologist but i think quantity of radiation should depend on the site of the tumor, its grade and stage (extent of metastasis), clinical status of the patient, etc. the best way to go about it would be consulting a radiotherapist/ oncologist.
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CALL THE HOSPITAL AND SPEAK WITH A NURSE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND ASK PROFESSIONALS OK
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I am so sorry to hear about your family friend and hope you are providing support and understandin right now....the fact that she has secondarys (the cancer has spread to  another part of the body) is , I will be honest, worrying.  I know how awful this illness can be and how devastating it can be especially when the person has been healthy....my dad got cancer...he didn;t smoke, he was active and healthy....by the time he was diagnosed he had secondarys.  The chemo might be there to ease the side effects rather than cure or extend life...she needs to know which it is in her case....my thoughts are with your friend and all who love her right now...I do wish you well and hope that any news she has is positive.  Keep us updated? and if you need to chat...feel free to mail me
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Jeez, relax.  Hospital help aren't in the habit of shoving surgical patients into closets, trust me.  We'd have heard about it by now.  Your extremely nervous and she's drugged which is a good thing.  They will check on her periodically and now that you've called they are aware someone is watching out for her.  Also, she has a Nurse call button when she needs it, remember!  Your mother is an adult, in an adult situation with TRAINED CAREGIVERS watching out for her, she could not be safer!\n\nWhat you need to do is slow down, and recite The Serenity Prayer to remind you that there are some things you cannot change, some things there are, and that sometimes we need to be reminded of the difference.\n\nI recommend you call your Mothers room first thing in the morning to relax mentally.  I'm sure they will let her out of the closet by then ::kidding::
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I TALK TO MY MOM .MY BEST FRIEND EVERY DAY . I TELL HER THAT, I DO LOVE HER EVERY DAY ,SHE IS 75 YEARS OLD .WE HAVE SPENT SO MUCH TIME IN THE DOCTOR OFFICE AND THE HOSPITAL -3 DAYS LAST WEEK .2 DAYS THIS WEEK .5 HOURS TUESDAY . WE GET THE GIGGLES .THEY ARE CHECKING FOR CANCER . I HOPE I GET TO KEEP MY BEST FRIEND
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run like heck ......because it takes a very special person to be a nurse or a nurses aid ....loving caring and concern
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Chemo- highly unlikely, since most chemotherapy is administered through an IV....\nRadiation-yes, especially if it was the implanted type.  I used to work Oncology in our hospital for several years.  We had treated a number of patients with chemo and radiation.  The chemo patients we had, we had to use only normal isolation techniques...gloves.  With those that had implant radiation, we had to wear a lead vest followed by working behind a large lead apron (it was a sort of small half wall on wheels) and we all had to wear radiation badges, which were collected periodically and checked for amounts of radiation absorbed.\nAs for your sister, she may have what is called Radiation sickness, or it could just be severe depression from the loss of her husband.  Depression has hundreds of symptoms, many of which you mentioned.  Have her make an appointment and have a radiation level test done on her to rule out the radiation sickness.  If that comes back fine, ask her to seek counseling.  Last of all, since she is your sister, let her vent all her anger, frustration, sorrow, etc on you.  Right now she needs lots of love and support to get her through this terrible time.  Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Description\n\nRadiation therapists design treatment plans for patients and administer radiation therapy treatment in conjunction with radiation oncologists or other medical specialists.\n\n\nA radiation therapist may perform the following tasks:\n\n\n\nfollow the prescriptions of radiation oncologists to work out a treatment plan that delivers the precise radiation dosage to the diseased area while minimising the dose to unaffected tissues\nuse simulators and/or CT scanners to identify the areas to be treated and those to be avoided\ncalculate the precise radiation dose required and start the process of distributing the dose on a planning computer system, and record details of procedures to be utilised\ngive detailed treatment plans to radiation oncologists for approval\nexplain procedures to patients\nposition and stabilise patients in preparation for treatment delivery\nmonitor the patient carefully during the treatment\noperate the treatment machines, associated equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment accurately\nobserve quality assurance procedures and record dosage and other relevant details on patients' record sheets\nadvise the patient about self-care procedures for radiation treatment side effects, or refer the patient for further assistance\nsupervise and train students allocated from universities in the practical aspects of radiation therapy\nparticipate in patient and community education regarding radiation therapy.\nRadiation therapists work in hospitals or radiation oncology centres. They work in teams which include radiation oncologists, nurses, medical physicists and other hospital staff.\n\n\nPersonal Requirements:\n\ninterest and ability in science\nable to work accurately and neatly\nable to communicate well\nable to work as part of a team\npatience and empathy.
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an associates in nursing will get you places.
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You could talk to the patient's family and without being a tattletale or a rat, ask how their parent is doing.   Suggest that their loved one may be a little upset lately.   Their voice will override your complaint.  Try not to get caught doing this, you could stir up trouble and then nothing would get accomplished.  After all aren't you there for the welfare and care of the elderly?
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Call a local hospital and and ask if any RN's have time for you to interview them.