External Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy is given to patients because they have cancer.
Radiation Therapy helps to:
- Shrink cancer cells
- Kill cancer cells
- Stop cancer coming back
The doctor will tell you how many Radiation Therapy sessions you will have
Radiation Therapy can be given:
In Hospital.
As an out patient (Oncology Out Patient).
As an inpatient.
At Hospital
Go to oncology reception and tell them your name.
Have a seat in the waiting area.
The nurse will call your name.
Radiotherapy can be given outside the body
It sends x-rays to the cancer cells into the body.
The machine will move.
The machine is noisy.
You will need to lie on a bed.
You should not move.
Nobody can be with you while you get your radiotherapy.
You can bring your own music to listen too.
Try and relax.
You can go home after your treatment is finished.
You may have to stay in hospital after your treatment.
After your Radiation Therapy Treatment
You may feel sick.
You may feel tired and may want to sleep during the day.
Don’t feel like eating.
Sore Skin.
Your hair may fall out of treated area.
Talk to the nurse or doctor if you are worried or feel ill.
After Radiotherapy
To the Stomach & Pelvis you may
Have diarrhoea.
Pain when peeing.
Sore back passage.
May feel sick.
Don’t want food.
Sad or worried.
Talk to the nurse or doctor if you are worried or feel ill.
After Radiotherapy
To the Chest you may feel
Difficulty swallowing.
Feel sick.
Shortness of breath.
Tell your doctor or nurse if you feel unwell.
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