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Is Radiation therapy a local treatment?
Radiation therapy is a local treatment
How is radiation therapy administered?
Radiation therapy is delivered via external radiation or via internal radiation therapy (the implantation/injection of radioactive substances).
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
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.
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.
What is cobalt therapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiation therapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, radiotherapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
What is Radiation therapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
What is radiotherapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiation therapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
What is the camo therapy?
chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with radiation.
What is it called when radioactive materials are implanted into the tissues to be treated?
The most general term is "radiotherapy", or "radiation therapy", but that term would also include external sources of radiation being used to irradiate the target tissue. When radioactive sources are implanted to deliver a therapeutic dose of radiation, the term "brachytherapy" is used.
Can I bring my child near someone who has just undergone radiation therapy?
It depends on the type of therapy. If it was a 'beam' treatment, then yes, once the therapy is over there is no residual radiation. However, if it was by injection, such as Radioactive Iodine for a thyroid treatment, then NO, there is residual radioactivity for some time after the treatment.
What is the treatment for thyroid cancer?
Treatment depends on the type of cancer and its stage. Four types of treatment are used: surgical removal, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy.
