Concurrent chemoradiation therapy is indicated for patients with locally advanced, non-metastatic cancer, to support surgery or enhance treatment effectiveness.
Radiation therapy can offer a radical cure for early-stage prostate cancer, prevent recurrence after surgery, and alleviate symptoms in advanced stages of the disease.
My mother has scalp cancer, and her doctor prescribed radiation therapy. How is this method performed, and are there any dangers? (Ngoc Anh, 33 years old)
Mr. Huu, 76, diagnosed with scalp cell sarcoma, underwent multiple surgeries that left the treatment area uneven. Doctors utilized a 3D bolus during radiation therapy to minimize further damage.
Diagnosed with left breast cancer and prescribed radiation therapy, a patient asks about potential impacts on the heart and lungs, and how these effects can be mitigated.
I have been prescribed radiation therapy for breast cancer. Does this method affect my ability to get pregnant and have children? (Phuong Thao, 32 years old)
