portal film
Synonyms: port film
Definition: A type of x-ray, it is taken by the radiation therapist on the first day of treatment and approximately every week thereafter. These do not provide diagnostic information but are used only to verify the patient's position during treatments and thus maintain precision in the treatment. May also be called a simulation or sim film.
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