Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help during Treatment

摘要

This booklet is for you if you are receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Itsmain purpose is to help you know what to expect and how to care for yourself during your treatment. It describes external radiation therapy and brachytherapy using radiation implants, the two most common types of radiation therapy. Information is included on radiation therapy methods and the general effects of treatment. There are also some self-help 'pointers' for specific side effects.