National Medical Dosimetrist Day

National Medical Dosimetrist Day is dedicated to the people who save our lives. A dosimetrist is a specialist who is part of a team of radiation oncologists. They are engaged in the calculation and distribution of radiation doses for cancer patients.

History

The dosimetrist does not act alone. It works something like this: an oncologist examines a patient, detects a tumor, and gives a referral for a certain dose of treatment (depending on the size of the tumor and a combination of other parameters). The specialist develops a treatment plan and provides the patient with the necessary procedure.

The dosimetrist ensures that the radiation beam targets the affected organs without harming healthy areas.

Interesting Facts

These specialists can work in other areas: teaching at universities and colleges, training future dosimetrists; selling products for cancer patients in medical institutions; administrative tasks, etc.

How to Take Part

• If you know dosimetrists, be sure to congratulate them with a little surprise or just nice words;
• Visit the clinic and treat doctors with sweets or soft drinks, arrange a small buffet table, and decorate the room where the event will take place;
• Post congratulations to dosimetrists on social networks and thank them for their fight against cancer;
• Collect patient stories about specialists and publish them on the Internet, or conduct interviews;
• Become a volunteer. Surely your contribution will not be superfluous.

Some organizations arrange competitions; for example, for the best poster for the holiday. Anyone can take part!

When is National Medical Dosimetrist Day in 2024?

National Medical Dosimetrist Day is observed on the third Wednesday of August each year.

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