What is Radiation Therapy (external beam radiation)? Ionizing
radiation will be used for radiation therapy. Your doctor may
choose to use x-rays or an electron beam. The type of radiation
your doctor decides to use depends on what kind of cancer you
have and how far into your body the radiation should go. High
energy radiation is used to treat many types of cancers. Low
energy (electrons) are used to treat some kinds of skin cancers
and superficial cancers. What to Expect On your first visit with
us you will be having a Consultation with a radiation
oncologist. The radiation oncologist will discuss with you all
the risks and benefits of having radiation therapy. It would
help if you would bring some one in with you on this day since
you will be receiving a lot of information for you to remember.
There are a few things that might make this appointment easier:
(Please bring the following) All medical records and tests you
have had concerning your diagnosis (Anything done outside of
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