Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is a treatment used for cancer and, less commonly, thyroid disease, blood disorders, and noncancerous growths or conditions.
Description
Radiotherapy is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
Radiotherapy is a treatment used for cancer and, less commonly, thyroid disease, blood disorders, and noncancerous growths or conditions.
During cancer Radiotherapy, prescribed doses of radiation are directed to a target with the purpose of eradicating cancer cells and shrinking Tumours. Radiotherapy can also be used after surgery to ensure there is no further cancer CELLS in an area of the body.
The most common types of Radiotherapy are:
For further information on Radiotherapy, see the:
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National Cancer Institute website at:
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NHS website at: Radiotherapy.
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Attribute | ANATOMICAL TREATMENT SIDE FOR RADIOTHERAPY | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Brachytherapy | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | CANCER CLINICAL TRIAL TREATMENT TYPE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | CANCER CLINICAL TRIAL TREATMENT TYPE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | CT Scan | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Cancer Treatment Period | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | EARLIEST CLINICALLY APPROPRIATE DATE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | External Beam Radiotherapy | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Supporting Information | Main Specialty and Treatment Function Codes Table | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | OTHER SPECIALIST RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT DESCRIPTION | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | PLANNED CANCER TREATMENT TYPE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | PLANNED CANCER TREATMENT TYPE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Proton Therapy | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | RADIOISOTOPE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL PROCEDURE (SNOMED CT) | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | RADIOTHERAPY ADMITTED PATIENT INDICATOR | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY CARE PROFESSIONAL LICENCE IDENTIFIER | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY CLINICAL TRIAL PRESCRIPTION INDICATOR | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | RADIOTHERAPY CLINICAL TRIAL PRESCRIPTION INDICATOR | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY DIAGNOSIS (ICD) | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY DIAGNOSIS (SNOMED CT) | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | RADIOTHERAPY PLAN OTHER PROCEDURE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY PLAN OTHER PROCEDURE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Class | RADIOTHERAPY PRESCRIPTION | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY ROUTES AND METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION (SNOMED CT DM+D) | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT INTENT | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT REGION | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | ROYAL COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS PATIENT CATEGORY | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | ROYAL COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS PATIENT CATEGORY | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Radiotherapy | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Radiotherapy Attendance | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Set | Radiotherapy Data Set | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Radiotherapy Department | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Radiotherapy Episode | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Radiotherapy Machine | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Radiotherapy Plan | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Supporting Information | Radiotherapy Record and Verify System | references in description Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Radiotherapy Service | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | SPECIALIST RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT TYPE | references in description Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | SPECIALIST RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT TYPE | references in description Radiotherapy |
