Another part of the preparation at the university hospital is to undergo an X-ray examination called computed tomography (CT). If you are in pain, it is a good idea to take your painkillers before the scan, as this may make it easier to lie still. Talk to the staff if you think you need additional pain relief.
For some patients, the nurse makes small tattoo marks on the skin before the examination. These are then used during the radiation treatment so that we can find exactly the same position as in the X-ray examination.
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