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Understanding Radiation Therapy


Questions About Radiation Therapy

External Radiation Therapy

Internal Radiation Therapy (Brachyterapy)

Systemic Radiation

Preventing and Managing Common Side Effects

Managing Side Effects of Treatment to Certain Parts of the Body

Follow-up Care

Glossary of Radiation Therapy Terms

Additional Resources

References

More information from your American Cancer Society

The following related information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-ACS-2345 or read on our Web site at www.cancer.org.

  • Surgery (also available in Spanish)
  • Understanding Your Lab Test Results

National organizations and Web sites*

Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include:

American College of Radiology (ACR)
Toll-free number: 1-800-227-5463
Web site: www.acr.org

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Toll-free number: 1-800-962-7876
Web site: www.astro.org
(Online brochures on radiation therapy are available at www.rtanswers.org.)

National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
Web site: www.cancer.gov

*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.

No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for cancer-related information and support. Call us at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) or visit www.cancer.org.

Last Medical Review: 12/23/2008
Last Revised: 12/23/2008