Medical Encyclopedia:
Radiation Therapy: Precautions
|
More about Radiation Therapy:
Definition Purpose Precautions Preparation Aftercare Risks Normal results Resources |
Radiation therapy does not make the person having the treatments radioactive. In almost all cases, the benefits of this therapy outweigh the risks. However radiation therapy can have has serious consequences, so anyone contemplating it should be sure understand why the treatment team believes it is the best possible treatment option for their cancer. Radiation therapy is often not appropriate for pregnant women, because the radiation can damage the cells of the developing baby. Women who think they might be pregnant should discuss this with their doctor.
— Lorraine Lica
