Verified By September 15, 2020
Radiation therapy utilizes high energy of radiation to kill or prevent cancer cells from growing, dividing, or spreading to other areas of the body. It causes less harm to neighbouring healthy cells because it is targeted only the tumor area.
External Beam Radiation is most frequently used to treat Breast Cancer. A machine outside your body targets the region impacted by the disease with a radiation beam.
Brachytherapy provides cancer radiation through something in your body that has been implanted.
Proton Therapy only sends targeted radiation to your breast tissue, not to your heart or lungs.
Depending on the dose and type, you may notice these during treatment:
Radiation affects each person differently. To help keep your energy up during radiation treatments:
Good nutrition will also assist you in recovering, curing and fighting off infection from side effects. It can also give you a feeling of well-being. Work with a dietitian to explore methods to get the nutrients you need if you have a tough time eating.
Many people feel fatigued till several weeks after the treatment. Most often, this is mild. But some people feel more tired and may need to change their daily routines. Your doctor will let you know if they think you should limit your activities.
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