Athens Cancer Center:  Radiation Oncology

Agency Information
Athens Cancer Center, led by two radiation oncologists, offers state-of-the-art radiation oncology and a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment. Athens Cancer Center has been providing radiation oncology to the Athens area for over 36 years. The Center is affiliated with O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, a private, not-for-profit hospital in Athens, Ohio.

CCE Site:
Athens Cancer Center
Castrop Center Suite 170
75 Hospital Drive
Athens, OH  45701

Phone:
(740) 566-4600

Contact Person/Instructor:
Shana Visintainer, RN

Special Notes:
The Castrop Center is located near O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.  The center is within walking distance of OU-COM, just across Shafer St. Please call the contact person if you will be even a few minutes late. 

Office Hours:
8:00 am – 5:000 pm

Specific CCE Goals:

·    Understand the basics of how radiology can be used to treat neoplastic diseases.

·    Witness the emotional, physical and family dynamics of patients undergoing radiation therapy.

·    Observe the activities of an out-patient radiology/oncology unit.

Objectives/Activities:
By participating in this assignment, medical students will be able to:

Discuss the dynamics involved in the use of radiation to reduce or eliminate neoplastic cells.

Observe the steps taken to prepare a patient for and administer radiation therapy·    

Assist in the administration of radiation therapy as appropriate.

Interview patients and families when possible to learn more about the impact of terminal and chronic illness on their lives.

Observe the responsibilities of physicians and/or nurses while on the unit.

Equipment Needed for Activity:
None

Dress:
White lab jacket and identification badge.  Please wear professional casual clothes, no blue jeans or tennis shoes.  

Responsibilities of the Medical Student:

·    While on agency property, medical students will conform to all applicable policies and procedures of the agency.

·    Medical students will exercise confidentiality with regard to all patient and/staff information gained during the clinical experience.