Radiographer

A member of the healthcare team who takes and analyses X-rays and scans.

 

Radiologist

A specialist doctor who uses X-rays, scans and other images to diagnose and treat disease.

 

Radiotherapist

The member of the healthcare team who gives patients radiotherapy.

 

Recurrent

A tumour which returns after the completion of treatment.

 

Remission

No evidence of disease after treatment has been completed.

 

Retroperitoneum

Space in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum.