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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:
- What will radiation treatment be like?
- Will it hurt?
- How long will treatment take?
- Will I have to stay in a hospital?
- How much will it cost?
The American Cancer Society knows you may have concerns about
radiation therapy, and we have answers to some of your questions.
Remember that, along with reading about your treatment, you can also
count on your doctor and nurse to answer your questions.
At the end of this document you will find a glossary that
defines words and terms used by your health care team. The words that
are in italics the first time they are used are also in the glossary.
You can use the glossary to help you better understand the talks you
have with your health care team. Open and honest talks with your cancer
care team are the best way to understand what is happening during your
treatment.
 Questions
About Radiation Therapy
External
Radiation Therapy
Internal
Radiation Therapy (Brachyterapy)
Systemic
Radiation
Preventing
and Managing Common Side Effects
Managing
Side Effects of Treatment to Certain Parts of the Body
Follow-up
Care
Glossary
of Radiation Therapy Terms
Additional
Resources
References
Last Medical Review: 12/23/2008
Last Revised: 12/23/2008
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