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@bens1

Just completed SBRT yesterday for Gleason 9, Grade 4 localized disease. One PSMA equivocal lymph node was included in the total volume of radiation. My RO was never present in the Viewray MRIdian control room but I was told he was reviewing the digital images before treatment started (at least at the first session).

I was a bit disappointed that I did not meet him in person as my initial consultation was a telehealth visit. When I have my follow up in 3 months I insisted on an in person visit even though I was offered the option of telehealth again. (I live 120 miles from the medical center where I chose to be treated.)

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@rbtsch1951

As I said, my RO was there for each session but I am not sure for how long. Maybe there is some leeway and differences from one hospital to the next regarding reviews of the treatment plan in real time, adaptive changes and the hospital assigned responsibilities regarding the physicist and dosimetrist in the control room. Interesting question though. I got to meet and speak with my RO before, during and after treatments.