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What To Know About External Beam Radiation Therapy
National Cancer Institute — You will meet with a doctor or nurse before your first treatment. He or she will tell you how the treatment works and how it can help you. You will also learn about any side effects to expect. Be sure to ask any questions you have. It is a common ...More…
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When is radiation therapy used?
National Cancer Institute — Radiation therapy uses ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors (see Question 1). About half of all people with cancer are treated with radiation therapy, either alone or in combination with other types of cancer treatment (see ...More…
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Glossary of Radiation Therapy Terms
American Cancer Society — These are words that you may hear your health care team use. Understanding Radiation Therapy External Radiation Therapy Managing Side Effects of Treatment to Certain Parts of the Body accelerated radiation: radiation schedule in which the total ...More…
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Radiation Therapy Effects
American Cancer Society — Since radiation is a local treatment, side effects are usually confined to the area being treated. Learn more about the effects of radiation therapy. You need to take special care of yourself to protect your health during radiation ...More…
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Radiation Therapy and Side Effects on Sexuality
American Cancer Society — Side Effects of Radiation Therapy: Sexual Side Effects of Radiation Therapy in Men What Side Effects Occur With Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis Side Effects of Radiation Therapy: Sexual Side Effects of Radiation Therapy in Women Radiation Therapy ...More…
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Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients ...
American Cancer Society — You've been told you have cancer. You've looked at your treatment options and you and your doctor have agreed that radiation therapy is your best choice. Now you may have many questions about your treatment: The American Cancer Society knows you . ...More…
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Slide show: Radiation therapy treatment planning
Mayo Clinic — Radiation therapy treatment planning - what to expect during radiation simulation. Before you begin external beam radiation treatment, your radiation therapy team carefully plans every aspect of your treatment in a process called radiation ...More…
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Radiation Therapy Principles
American Cancer Society — Radiation and radioactivity were discovered over 100 years ago. Since then doctors have looked for ways to use radiation to treat cancer. Advances in technology and a better understanding of its effects on the body have made radiation therapy an ...More…
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Radiation Therapy
American Medical Association — Focusing high-energy radiation beams onto specific organs or parts of organs to treat cancer is called Radiation therapy decreases the size of tumors and in some cases may eradicate them. Radiation can be used to shrink tumors, allowing surgical ...More…
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Careers in Radiation Therapy
Radiology Info — Radiation oncologists are the doctors who oversee the care of each cancer patient undergoing radiation treatment. They develop and prescribe each cancer patient's treatment plan. They make sure that every treatment is accurately given. They ...More…
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What Is Radiation Therapy?
Kids Health — More than half of all people with cancer are treated with radiation therapy. Get the facts on radiation therapy, including what it is, what to expect, and how to cope with side effects. More than half of all people with cancer are treated with ...More…
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What Happens During Radiation Therapy?
Kids Health — Radiation therapy is a treatment that can help people with cancer. Learn what's involved and how it works. Radiation is everywhere - in soil, water, food, building materials, and even our own bodies. Too much of it can be harmful, but in the ...More…