A Simulation suite is a dedicated space where oncology teams “practice” or “map out” parts of care before they happen. It is commonly used in radiation oncology to plan and reproduce treatment positioning as accurately as possible. It is also used for clinical training, where staff rehearse procedures, emergencies, and communication using realistic scenarios. In cancer centers, it supports safer, more consistent care by standardizing steps before treatment or high-risk tasks.

Radiation planning CT is a CT scan done specifically to plan radiation therapy. It creates a detailed map of your anatomy in the exact position used for treatment. Clinicians use it to outline the tumor area and protect nearby normal organs. It is commonly performed in radiation oncology before external beam radiation.

A High-risk clinic is a specialized healthcare service for people who have a higher-than-average chance of developing cancer or cancer recurrence. It focuses on identifying risk factors early and matching patients to the right screening, testing, and prevention strategies. High-risk clinics are commonly used in oncology centers, breast centers, genetics programs, and survivorship programs. They often coordinate care across multiple specialists to provide a clear plan and follow-up pathway.

A Hereditary cancer clinic is a specialized healthcare service focused on inherited (genetic) risk for cancer. It helps people understand whether a cancer in themselves or their family could be linked to a hereditary cancer syndrome. It is commonly used in oncology centers, genetics departments, and high-risk screening programs. It often combines genetic counseling, genetic testing, and personalized risk-management planning.

Cancer genetic counseling is a clinical service that helps people understand how inherited genetics can affect cancer risk. It combines a detailed personal and family history review with education and shared decision-making about genetic testing. It is commonly used in oncology clinics, breast and gynecologic care, gastroenterology, and high-risk screening programs. It can also support patients who already have cancer when genetic results may affect treatment planning.

An Oncology navigation program is a structured service that helps people move through cancer testing, treatment, and follow-up. It connects patients, families, and clinicians so appointments, information, and support are coordinated. It is commonly used in hospitals, cancer centers, and large outpatient oncology practices. It may include nurse navigators, patient navigators, and supportive-care specialists.

Cancer rehabilitation is specialized care that helps people maintain or regain function during and after cancer treatment. It focuses on issues like strength, mobility, fatigue, swallowing, speech, pain, and daily activities. It is commonly provided in hospitals, outpatient cancer centers, and community rehabilitation clinics. It can be used at diagnosis, during treatment, after treatment, and in long-term survivorship.

A Pain clinic is a specialized healthcare service focused on evaluating and treating pain. It is commonly used in cancer care to address pain from tumors, cancer treatments, or other medical conditions. Pain clinics often combine medication management, procedures, rehabilitation, and supportive therapies. They may be based in hospitals, cancer centers, or outpatient specialty practices.

A Supportive care clinic is an oncology-focused clinic that helps prevent and manage symptoms and side effects from cancer and its treatments. It supports comfort, function, and quality of life alongside cancer-directed care such as surgery, radiation, and systemic therapy. It is commonly used in hospitals and cancer centers as an outpatient service, and sometimes for inpatient consults. It may overlap with palliative care, symptom management, rehabilitation, nutrition, and psychosocial oncology services.

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