Radiotherapy
“Radiotherapy means the use of radiation, usually x-rays, to treat cancer. You might have radiotherapy from inside the body, called internal radiotherapy. Or external radiotherapy, which is from outside the body.
Radiotherapy is a type of ionising radiation (high energy) that destroys cancer cells in the treated area by damaging the DNA of these cells. Radiation also affects normal cells. This can cause side effects in the treatment area. Usually the side effects improve a few weeks after treatment. But some might continue long term. Your doctor will talk this through with you before you start treatment. They will also discuss possible ways of managing side effects.
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