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Radiotherapy plays a crucial role in treating around 50% of cancer patients. This treatment employs high-energy radiation to eliminate cancer cells, aiming to either cure the disease or relieve symptoms.
This program prepares you to become a certified therapeutic radiographer, ready for professional registration. As essential healthcare providers, therapeutic radiographers administer radiotherapy treatments. You'll gain expertise in treatment planning and precise radiation delivery using advanced medical equipment. Additionally, you'll cultivate essential competencies for addressing the psychological, social, and emotional challenges faced by cancer patients and their support networks. Since cancer treatment typically involves multiple approaches (such as surgery, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy), you'll study comprehensive cancer care that examines the diagnostic process and follows patients throughout their entire treatment experience, including both immediate and long-term results.