Radiation Therapy Treatment by x-ray machines to deliver high-energy radium or cobalt used to – reduce the size of tumors. Referral Directing individuals to service providers such as specialists or support groups. – Examination of a patient or a records by a second physician for Second Opinion – patient’s treatment recommendations. Stereotactic Biopsy Removal of small samples of breast tissue for microscopic evaluation using a – hollow (core) needle which is precisely guided to the correct location via x-rays and computer coordinates. Transportation Assistance to and from medical and support systems. – Tumor Board A panel of experts in radiology, oncology, surgery, and pathology that makes – treatment recommendations. Tumor Registry A system designed for the collection, management and analysis of information – about patients with a cancer diagnosis. Ultrasound (Sonogram) Non-invasive medical imaging that uses high-frequency sound waves to – generate images of breast masses. Key to Disability Access Terms The information about disability access for each facility is based on the following definitions: BUILDING ACCESS Standard Accessible Parking A parking space that is at least eight feet wide With an adjoining access aisle at least five feet wide With signage displaying the international symbol of accessibility Van Accessible Parking A parking space that is at least eight feet wide With an adjoining access aisle at least eight feet wide With signage displaying the international symbol of accessibility and the words “Van Accessible” Accessible Exterior Route and Doors The path from parking and pedestrian walkways to the building entrance has A slope of 1:20 or less (No more than one inch of vertical rise for every 20 inches of horizontal rise) A minimum clear width of for the entire route of travel 36” A stable, firm, and slip resistant pathway
Radiation Therapy – Treatment by x-ray machines to deliver high-energy radium or cobalt used to reduce the size of tumors. Referral – Directing individuals to service providers such as specialists or support groups. Second Opinion – Examination of a patient or a patient’s records by a second physician for treatment recommendations. Stereotactic Biopsy – Removal of small samples of breast tissue for microscopic evaluation using a hollow (core) needle which is precisely guided to the correct location via x-rays and computer coordinates. Transportation – Assistance to and from medical and support systems. Tumor Board – A panel of experts in radiology, oncology, surgery, and pathology that makes treatment recommendations. Tumor Registry – A system designed for the collection, management and analysis of information about patients with a cancer diagnosis. Ultrasound (Sonogram) – Non-invasive medical imaging that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate images of breast masses. Key to Disability Access Terms The information about disability access for each facility is based on the following definitions: BUILDING ACCESS Standard Accessible Parking A parking space that is at least eight feet wide With an adjoining access aisle at least five feet wide With signage displaying the international symbol of accessibility Van Accessible Parking A parking space that is at least eight feet wide With an adjoining access aisle at least eight feet wide With signage displaying the international symbol of accessibility and the words “Van Accessible” Accessible Exterior Route and Doors The path from parking and pedestrian walkways to the building entrance has A slope of 1:20 or less (No more than one inch of vertical rise for every 20 inches of horizontal rise) A minimum clear width of 36” for the entire route of travel A stable, firm, and slip resistant pathway
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