Is It Unusual to Request My Radiation Treatment Plan?

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LH

Community Member

a year ago

Hello-I have asked my rad-onc's office for my radiation treatment plan. They said that this is an unusual request. Is it, though? If someone here has received and reviewed their written plan, was it helpful to you? I am one who feels more info is better, though maybe not in this case?

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Requesting your radiation treatment plan is actually quite reasonable - many patients find it empowering to understand their care details, and healthcare teams are generally encouraged to share this information when patients ask. While some offices might not get this request often, you have every right to access your medical records and treatment plans, and having more information can help you feel more confident and involved in your care decisions.

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MG

Community Member

6 months ago

I asked for it to be sure it was what we discussed verbally and what the radiation therapists will be following.

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LO

Community Member

6 months ago

I go to see my radiation oncologist next week, and I will be asking for the same thing. I think it is completely reasonable to have the written treatment plan in hand....for any reason you choose. I like to make sure what I heard is what we are doing.

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KK

Community Member

6 months ago

I met mine yesterday and while it was my first consultation , they did give me a written plan along with the options we had discussed

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Requesting your radiation treatment plan is actually quite reasonable - many patients find it empowering to understand their care details, and healthcare teams are generally encouraged to share this information when patients ask. While some offices might not get this request often, you have every right to access your medical records and treatment plans, and having more information can help you feel more confident and involved in your care decisions.

Is It Unusual to Request My Radiation Treatment Plan?

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