The circle used for the weight is the same size circle used for the hammer and the shot put. It is 7'; in diameter and does not have a toe board. The circle will either be made of cement for outdoor meets or wood for indoor meets.
What Does a Radiation Therapist Do? Unlike radiologic technologists who utilize x-rays for diagnostic purposes, radiation therapists are trained to deliver high doses of ionizing radiation to specific areas of the patientâs body for the treatment of disease, specifically cancer.
Radiation oncologists are specialists who use ionizing radiation to treat cancer. For prostate cancer, radiation therapy may be given as a curative treatment after initial diagnosis, or may be given after radical prostatectomy to either prevent or treat a recurrence. In certain cases, radiation therapy is combined with hormonal therapy to improve the chance for cure. At the University of Chicago Medicine, our radiation oncologists are part of the multidisciplinary care team that helps you decide on the best treatment for your prostate cancer.