Q: A radiation technician's job can be physically demanding, beyond simply being able to work the machinery. You need good organizational skills to maintain detailed patient treatment records, and must have the physical strength to help patients onto treatment tables. Working with cancer patients on a daily basis can be emotionally difficult. You should be empathetic, willing to provide emotional support during a stressful treatment session, and have good communication skills. In addition to learning about radiation therapy procedures, these programs will generally require coursework in human anatomy and physiology, physics, algebra, computer science, and research methodology. The website of the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT) can help you find an accredited school or program. A Radiation Therapy degree can be either an associates degree or a bachelor's degree. Starting in 2015, certification from the ARRT (which is not always necessary for employment) requires a college degree.
A: Determine if you have the necessary technical skills. Determine if you have the right interpersonal skills. Attend a college with an accredited radiation therapy program.

Article: Atropine may be an option if your child is unable or unwilling to wear a patch. Atropine drops blur vision and can be used in the “good” eye to force the child to use the “bad” eye. They do not sting like other drops.  Some studies suggest that eye drops are as effective or more effective than patches for treating amblyopia. Part of this effect may be because using the drops is often less socially stigmatizing for children than wearing a patch. Thus, children are more likely to cooperate with their treatment.  These drops may not need to be used for as long as patching.  Atropine drops do have possible side effects, so do not use them without first consulting with your child’s eye doctor. If your child’s amblyopia is refractive, flicker glass treatment may be an effective treatment alternative. Flicker Glass glasses resemble sunglasses. They work by rapidly alternating between clear and “occluded” (obstructed) at a frequency prescribed by your eye doctor. They may be a good choice for older children, or children who have not responded to other treatments.  This treatment works best for children with mild to moderate anisometropic amblyopia (i.e., amblyopia caused by eyes with different strengths). The Eyetronix Flicker Glass treatment is usually completed in 12 weeks. It is not likely to be effective if your child has previously tried patching to treat amblyopia.  As with other alternative treatments, always consult with your child’s eye doctor before trying any treatment. RevitalVision uses a computer to stimulate specific changes in your child’s brain to improve vision. The computer treatments (40 sessions of 40 minutes, on average) may be completed at home.  RevitalVision may be especially helpful for older amblyopia patients. You will need to consult with your eye doctor to purchase RevitalVision.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask your doctor about atropine. Consider Eyetronix Flicker Glass treatment. Consider RevitalVision for amblyopia.

Problem: Article: If you bought the poinsettia during the winter, keep it watered throughout the winter and into spring. Choose a pot that's only slightly larger than the original pot, and repot the poinsettia with a rich potting mix that is high in organic matter. This will give the poinsettia a good head  start for the growing season. Place your potted poinsettia plant near windows that receive bright, but indirect, morning sun. Choose windows that are not drafty to avoid exposing the plants to cold air. Poinsettias need to be kept at a temperature of around 65 degrees and do not handle extreme temperature changes well. If the summer temperature is warm enough and never drops below 65 degrees at night, you may keep the poinsettia outside during the growing season. Place the plant in an area that gets partial shade. Water indoor poinsettias throughout the spring and the growing season whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Add water to the pots slowly, and wait for the soil to absorb the water before adding more. Stop watering when saturation slows, and before excess water pools on the soil's surface. Potted poinsettia need to be fertilized often with a well rounded liquid fertilizer. A 12-12-12 or 20-20-20 compound is best. Repeat fertilization every month. Stop fertilizing in the fall when it is time for the plants to flower. Pinch small growing shoots from poinsettias occasionally throughout the growing season to keep the poinsettia compact and bushy. You can discard the shoots or use them to propagate new plants. Cut back old growth in late fall or early winter to encourage strong new growth the following spring. In the fall, it's time to bring the poinsettia back inside so it doesn't freeze. You must also create a cycle of long uninterrupted nights and short sunny days during the fall and winter to encourage the leaves to change from green to red. Do this for 9 to 10 weeks until flower bracts begin to form on the plant.  Move the poinsettias to an area where they receive total darkness for 14 to 16 hours a day in late September or early October. A cool closet is the best location, but if one is not available, you can also put the plants into a large box for their uninterrupted dark hours. Any light exposure during this time will delay the color change. Keep the plants in total darkness at the time when temperatures are coolest. The best hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Poinsettias flower best when nighttime temperatures are 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (12 to 16 Celsius). Bring the plants out of darkness every morning and put them near a sunny window where temperatures stay around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 Celsius). By December, the poinsettia should be ready to display as a holiday decoration again. Place the plant in a sunny window and leave it exposed to normal household light through the winter flowering season. When the small yellow flowers at the center of the leaves wilt, in February or March, it's time for the plant's dormancy period.  Prune the plants heavily to 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) tall. This is a good time to take cuttings for plant propagation. Cut back on watering for a couple of months until it is time to start new growth in the spring. Allow the top several inches of soil to dry out before watering them.
Summary: Care for the poinsettia until spring. Repot the poinsettia in early summer. Give the plant plenty of sun. Water the poinsettia well. Fertilize monthly. Prune the poinsettia. Overwinter the poinsettia. Display poinsettias when the leaves turn red. Encourage dormancy once the flower bracts begin fading.

Q: You can buy many creams for spider veins at drugstores, health stores, beauty salons, or online. These creams do not work for everyone, but they're a good place to start if you want to try avoiding medical treatments. Pick up a basic vein removal cream and apply it to your nose according to directions. It may help with symptoms. Keep in mind, some people may have reactions to creams. Read the instructions of any cream you purchase and apply it as directed. If you have a negative reaction, stop using the cream. Vitamins A, E, C, and K may help with skin health and reduce the appearance of spider veins. Most drug stores should sell creams containing these vitamins. You can also purchase creams online. Follow the directions on your bottle and see if the creams reduce symptoms. Some people find essential oils reduce spider veins, although more research is needed. Cypress oil in particular helps as it can increase circulation. Mix about 10 to 12 drops of your cypress oil with an ounce of a carrier oil such as olive oil. Rub it on your nose twice a day for several weeks. You may see results.  Some people have bad reactions to essential oils. If you get a rash, skin irritation, or other negative reactions, cease using your oil immediately. Never use essential oils without diluting them first.
A:
Try commercial creams. Use vitamin-based creams. Try cypress oil.