Patient Education
Understanding your care
A general introduction to radiation therapy and what to know as you prepare for treatment.
Topic 01
Preparing for Your First Visit
Your first consultation is a chance for Dr. Kluwe to understand your diagnosis and history, and for you to ask questions and understand your options.
- A list of current medications
- Relevant imaging and pathology reports
- A written list of your questions
- A family member or friend, if you’d like support
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Topic library
Short, focused articles on specific questions and topics — added to over time.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
A starter list of questions worth bringing to your consultation and follow-up visits.
More… General InformationHow Does Radiation Therapy Work?
Radiation therapy is an established, safe, and effective treatment that destroys cancer cells while minimizing damage to the rest of the body.
More… TreatmentThe Radiation Therapy Process
We've decided to pursue radiation therapy. What are the next steps? When do I come back?
More… General InformationWhat Are The Different Kinds of Radiation?
IGRT, protons, radiopharmaceuticals, brachytherapy, Cyberknife...help me understand!
More… General InformationWhat is Oligometastatic Disease?
Definitions, concepts, and how it impacts treatment.
More…More topics are added to this library over time. If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered, let us know below.
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Is there something you wish had been explained more clearly? Let us know and we may add it to this library.
This form is only for suggesting future topics for this library — it is not reviewed by clinical staff and we are not able to respond individually. Please do not use it to ask about your personal diagnosis or treatment.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to talk through anything you’ve read here in more detail.