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What are the differences between a radiation therapist and a dosimetrist?
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One is a MD, the oth: A radiation therapist( or radiation oncologist) designs radiation therapy usually for cancer. A dosimetrist helps him to calculate the actual dosage to the area being irradiated and surrounding tissue so the maximum dose id delivered to the area needing it and normal surrounding tissue receives the lowest possible dose
Answered 11/27/2017
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