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Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy involves using high-energy radiation beams in a finely-focused way. These beams are strong enough to damage or kill cancer cells and stop them from dividing and spreading. Radiation therapy is often used to treat or cure cancer or it can be used to provide relief from symptoms (in cancers that have spread to other parts of the body).

UHN Resources

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 Active Breathing Coordinator™ (ABC) Device

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Caring for your Skin in the Groin and Anal Area (Perineum)

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Dealing with Nausea

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Diet Instructions for Patients Receiving Radiation to the Stomach
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 Dietary Guidelines for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy to the Liver
 

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Eye Plaque

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Getting Ready for Your CT Planning Scan & Radiation Treatments: for patients receiving RT to the pelvis for gynecological cancer
 
 

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A Guide to Stereotactic Radiation Therapy

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Having a Sitz Bath at Home

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How to Prepare Your Rectum & Bladder for Radiation Treatment
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A Patient Education Guide for Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery
 

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A Patient Education Guide for Perfexion Stereotactic Radiosurgery
 
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 Preparing for Your Weekly Review Appointments: What to Ask or Tell Your Healthcare Team
 
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 The Radiation Nursing Clinic
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 Radiation Therapy to the
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Abdomen (Seminoma)
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Pelvis for Patients with Rectal or Anal Canal Cancers

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Saline Soak
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 Sore Mouth and Throat

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Special Instructions About Radioactive Iodine 131I Treatment

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Swallowing Exercises for Patients with Head & Neck Cancer Receiving Radiation Treatment
 
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 What to Bring to Your Appointments

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What to Do When Finishing Radiation Therapy

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What to Do When Receiving Radiation Therapy to the:

 
Abdomen Abdomen & Pelvis
Bladder Brain
Brain & Spinal Cord Area (CNS)
Breast Area
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Chest Region
Eye
Head & Neck
Limbs Mantle Area
Pelvis Pelvis (Anal or Rectal Cancer)
Prostate Area  
Skin Spinal Cord Area (CNS)

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What to Do When Receiving Total Body Irradiation (TBI)

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What to Expect when Receiving Brachytherapy to the Pelvis Using
 
an Intrauterine Applicator
an Intravaginal Applicator
a Vaginal Mould

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What You Need to Know about Antioxidants and Your Brachytherapy (Iodine 125) for Prostate Cancer
 

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What You Need to Know about Antioxidants & Radiation Therapy

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Wig/Headwear

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Your Radiation Therapy at the PMH

UHN Clinics & Centres

Related Web Sites

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Radiology Info - Radiation Therapy
  Developed in cooperation with the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology (ASTRO), this site is designed to answer your questions related to many radiologic procedures and therapies.

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OncoLink - Radiation Oncology
  Information about radiation therapy and treatment side effects. Includes an overview of the treatment process.

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