To help children undergoing radiation therapy at Peter Mac, our two talented "Dr Dave's" have developed a few special ways of communicating what radiation therapy is about.
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Souvenir personal DVDs
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Many children undergoing radiation therapy find it hard to explain their treatment to their friends, school mates and extended family. Two Peter Mac radiation therapists (both named Dave) are currently producing souvenir DVDs of children’s treatment. This is the first time a program such as this has been done anywhere in the world. Each DVD is customised to the individual child, including the choice of music and in some cases the “theme” of the video. Movies for younger children are often hosted by roving puppet reporter Max Von Püppét. Older children prefer “music video” style productions. If you think your child may be interested in having their own DVD made, please ask the radiotherapy staff if you can see one.
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Dr Dave and his Amazing Radiotherapy Machine
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To further enhance the information offered to children having radiation therapy at Peter Mac, a new comic book style information book is being developed. Acclaimed children’s author and illustrator team Danny Katz and Mitch Vane have produced “Dr. Dave and his Amazing Radiotherapy Machine”. The book is aimed at primary school aged children and is designed to be customisable and easily updated. Several other hospitals in Australia and New Zealand have already expressed interest in using it. Please check back to this page soon to read it online.
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