Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses targeted radiation to treat selected cancers and may be used alone or with surgery, chemotherapy, or other treatments.
About Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment approach that uses carefully planned radiation to target cancer cells. It may be used before surgery, after surgery, as part of combined treatment, or for symptom relief in selected cases. Treatment planning depends on cancer type, stage, location, imaging, pathology, and specialist evaluation.
Who May Consider This Procedure
Patients may discuss radiation therapy if their cancer treatment plan includes local control, post-surgery treatment, pre-surgery tumor reduction, symptom relief, or combined cancer care.
Patient Journey Stage:Procedure
This procedure is commonly relevant for international second opinion consultations. KIOREN can facilitate remote review options.
Reports Commonly Needed
Pathology report, imaging reports, staging documents, previous treatment records, surgical notes if applicable, and oncology consultation notes.
Questions to Discuss with Your Doctor
- 1Why is radiation therapy being considered?
- 2How many sessions may be needed?
- 3What side effects should be discussed?
- 4Can it be combined with other treatments?
- 5What technology is available?
Hospitals Offering This Procedure
West German Cancer Center - Westdeutsches Tumorzentrum Essen (WTZ)
Essen, Germany
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, United Kingdom
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, United Kingdom
Institut Paoli-Calmettes
Marseille, France
Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital
Penang, Malaysia
European Institute of Oncology (Istituto Europeo di Oncologia - IEO)
Milan, Italy
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Institut Curie
Paris, France
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
Gustave Roussy
Villejuif, France
Beacon Hospital
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Specialist Doctors
Specialist information for this procedure is being verified.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Important Disclaimer
This information is educational only. Radiation therapy planning must be done by qualified oncology and radiation specialists.
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