If the implant is permanent, you will stay in the hospital while the radiation is most active. After several days, when the radiation is much weaker, your radiation oncologist will clear you to go home. Before leaving the hospital, your radiation oncologist will give you specific instructions about your activities after leaving the hospital. Most patients are allowed to do as much as they feel up to. You may notice, however, that you are more tired at first, and may need extra rest and sleep.
Most patients recover fully after a few days, and are able to resume normal activity.
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