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Which treatment is radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body?
teletherapy
What health care professionals are involved in a lumpectomy?
Lumpectomy is usually performed by a general surgeon or surgical oncologist. Radiation therapy is administered by a radiation oncologist, and chemotherapy by a medical oncologist.
How is radiation therapy administered after removal of breast tissue?
The radiation usually begins immediately or soon after quadrantectomy, and involves a schedule of five days of treatment a week for five to six weeks
How is stereotactic radiation therapy used to treat acoustic neuroma?
many small beams of radiation are aimed directly at the acoustic neuroma. The radiation is administered in a single large dose, under local anesthetic and is performed on an outpatient basis
What is internal radiation therapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiation therapy, radiation therapy, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
How is radiation used at home?
Radiation is not typically used at home. In some cases, radiation therapy may be prescribed by a doctor for certain medical conditions like cancer, but this type of treatment is administered in specialized healthcare facilities by trained professionals.
Can radiation be transferred to your clothes through radiation therapy?
Radiation Therapy is not transferred to clothing.
Can radiation be given when you have a cold?
Generally, radiation therapy can be safely administered when a person has a cold. However, it is important to inform your healthcare provider if you are feeling ill, as they may adjust the timing of your treatment to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Radiation therapy a local treatment?
Radiation therapy is a local treatment
What is radiotherapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiation therapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
What happens in external radiation therapy?
In external radiation therapy a beam of radiation is directed from outside the body at the cancer
What is electron beam therapy also called?
It is sometimes called cobalt therapy, radiation therapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, radiotherapy, or irradiation
