All about Methods of Radiation Therapy
Nowadays, there are many treatment methods tackling cases of cancer. However, the most prominent one is applying radiation therapy for cancer. In the following article, Healing Consulting provides you with essential information about methods of radiation therapy and radiation therapy types for cancer, which answers some concerns about the effectiveness of such therapy, its benefits, and side effects.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation oncology is performed by using beams of rays, similar to the use of X-rays when imaging teeth or body bones, as a method of killing malignant cancer cells as an independent treatment or as an adjunctive one accompanying other types of cancer treatments as in surgery, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy.
Benefits of Radiotherapy for Cancer
Statistics indicate that applying radiotherapy on more than half of cancer patients proved successful due to its numerous benefits for treating cancer by reducing the size of the cancerous tumor, limiting its growth, and preventing cancer cells from re-growing or spreading after being killed, in addition to its role as a palliative treatment, which has a role in relieving symptoms associated with cancer, such as breathing difficulties, bone pain, loss of bowel control, or bladder control.
Methods of Radiation Therapy for Cancer
When a medical decision is made to apply radiation treatment, a simulated radiation session, also known as planning session, is conducted for the patient to determine the appropriate treatment plan and choose the focus of the radiation beams over the body. Types of radiation for treating cancer also vary; an internal type, Brachytherapy, can be used by placing a radioactive implant inside the body or near the tumor to fight cancer cells, as in prostate cancer. It is also possible to use external beam radiation in which high-energy X-ray beams are directed at the tumor, in addition to using radiotherapy injections. However, the type used in the treatment is determined according to the patient’s condition and the cancer type.
Moreover, the supervising doctor determines the number and duration of radiation therapy treatment sessions. Generally each session lasts for about half an hour during which the patient lies on the X-ray table to receive beams from the X-ray generator.
On the other hand, the treatment side effects vary according to the target organ or body part that was exposed to the radiation beams package and doses, however, these side effects are temporary that gradually fade away after the treatment.
It is worth noting that our medical team and personnel, at Healing Consulting, exert tremendous efforts to support patients while fighting cancer by providing them with the best treatment and health care until recovery. Therefore, in case of seeking knowledge about radiotherapy and oncology treatment types, do not hesitate to contact us; we are always ready to help you.
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