#internal radiation

The side effects associated with the various radiation therapy techniques vary depending on the type, stage, location, and severity of the cancer being treated. The commonly associated complications with the different radiation therapy techniques include:

Hair loss at the treatment site of treatment

Skin irritation

Fatigue

Dry mouth

Sore throat

Difficulty in swallowing

Nausea

Tooth decay

Mouth ulcers

Change in the taste of food

Cough

Shortness of breath

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Irritation of the bladder

Frequent urination

Sexual dysfunction

The side effects associated with the various radiation therapy techniques vary depending on the type, stage, location, and severity of the cancer being treated. The commonly associated complications with the different radiation therapy techniques include:

Hair loss at the treatment site of treatment

Skin irritation

Fatigue

Dry mouth

Sore throat

Difficulty in swallowing

Nausea

Tooth decay

Mouth ulcers

Change in the taste of food

Cough

Shortness of breath

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Irritation of the bladder

Frequent urination

Sexual dysfunction

Depending on the type of radiation therapy being done, the following types of cancers can be treated using modern radiation therapy techniques:

1.External beam radiation therapy can be used to treat the following types of cancers:

Lung cancer

Head and neck cancers

Breast cancer

Prostate cancer

Colon cancer

2.Brachytherapy can be used to treat the following types of cancers:

Vaginal cancer

Cervical cancer

Uterine cancer

Rectal cancer

Eye cancer

Head and neck cancer

Brain cancer

Skin cancer

Lung cancer

Breast cancer

Anal cancer

Bladder cancer

Prostate cancer

Esophageal cancer

Depending on the type of radiation therapy being done, the following types of cancers can be treated using modern radiation therapy techniques:

1.External beam radiation therapy can be used to treat the following types of cancers:

Lung cancer

Head and neck cancers

Breast cancer

Prostate cancer

Colon cancer

2.Brachytherapy can be used to treat the following types of cancers:

Vaginal cancer

Cervical cancer

Uterine cancer

Rectal cancer

Eye cancer

Head and neck cancer

Brain cancer

Skin cancer

Lung cancer

Breast cancer

Anal cancer

Bladder cancer

Prostate cancer

Esophageal cancer

Internal radiation therapy or brachytherapy involves the implantation of radioactive source or seed in or around the tumor. This source helps in the emission of high doses of radiation to a small region to kill cancer cells.

Internal radiation therapy can be of the following different types: 

Permanent implants: These are tiny steel seeds that contain radioactive material. Most of the radiation therapy is given around the implant area. Some radiation could exit the patient’s body. These implants will lose their radioactivity over time and the inactive will seeds continue to stay in the body. 

Temporary internal radiation therapy: This type of radiation therapy can be provided using a needle or through a tube called a catheter using special applicators. 

Radiopharmaceuticals: These are a group of medicinal drugs that contain radioactive isotopes that can be used as diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

Internal radiation therapy or brachytherapy involves the implantation of radioactive source or seed in or around the tumor. This source helps in the emission of high doses of radiation to a small region to kill cancer cells.

Internal radiation therapy can be of the following different types: 

Permanent implants: These are tiny steel seeds that contain radioactive material. Most of the radiation therapy is given around the implant area. Some radiation could exit the patient’s body. These implants will lose their radioactivity over time and the inactive will seeds continue to stay in the body. 

Temporary internal radiation therapy: This type of radiation therapy can be provided using a needle or through a tube called a catheter using special applicators. 

Radiopharmaceuticals: These are a group of medicinal drugs that contain radioactive isotopes that can be used as diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

The most common type of radiation therapy is external-beam radiation therapy. It delivers radiation from a machine outside the body. It can be used to treat large areas of the body, if needed.

A machine known as a linear accelerator, or linac, creates the radiation beam for x-ray or photon radiation therapy. Special computer software adjusts the beam's size and shape. This helps target the tumor while avoiding healthy tissue nearby.

Most radiation therapy treatments are given every weekday for several weeks. Form-fitting supports or a plastic mesh mask are used for radiation therapy to the head, neck, or brain to help people stay still and make sure the beam reaches the same area each session.

The most common type of radiation therapy is external-beam radiation therapy. It delivers radiation from a machine outside the body. It can be used to treat large areas of the body, if needed.

A machine known as a linear accelerator, or linac, creates the radiation beam for x-ray or photon radiation therapy. Special computer software adjusts the beam's size and shape. This helps target the tumor while avoiding healthy tissue nearby.

Most radiation therapy treatments are given every weekday for several weeks. Form-fitting supports or a plastic mesh mask are used for radiation therapy to the head, neck, or brain to help people stay still and make sure the beam reaches the same area each session.