DR. JOHN P STAMATO M.D.
NPI 1225080831
Specialist in Sheridan, WY

CT guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields involves using a CT scan to accurately map the area of your body where radiation will be applied. This ensures the radiation targets only the necessary area, minimizing impact to healthy tissues.

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a type of cancer treatment. It uses advanced technology to manipulate photon beams of radiation to conform to the shape of a tumor. IMRT allows for the radiation dose to conform more precisely to the three-dimensional shape of the tumor by modulating—or controlling—the intensity of the radiation beam. This can result in better tumor control and less harm to healthy tissue.

Radiation therapy dose calculation is a process to determine the exact amount of radiation needed to treat a specific area in the body. This calculation helps ensure the treatment is effective while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. It's a key part of planning your radiation therapy.

Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week involves regular meetings with your healthcare team. These sessions help monitor your progress, manage side effects, and adjust your treatment plan if necessary. It's a key part of ensuring the effectiveness of your radiation therapy.

Radiation treatment management involves a series of 5 sessions where targeted radiation is used to destroy or shrink cancer cells in your body. Each session is carefully planned to maximize effectiveness while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. You may experience side effects which will be closely monitored and managed for your comfort.

A radiation treatment device is custom-made for each patient to target cancer cells with high precision. It's designed to focus radiation on the tumor, sparing healthy tissue. This process ensures effective therapy while minimizing side effects.

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

Percentage of patient visits, regardless of patient age, with a diagnosis of cancer currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy in which pain intensity is quantified

Percentage of visits for patients, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of cancer currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy who report having pain with a documented plan of care to address pain