This is for one to three weeks. You will be taught how to take care of the drain. Radiation may also be used. It is high energy X-rays that kill cancer cells. It usually takes 5-6 weeks to get radiation treatments.
Radiation can shrink and kill cancer.
It can also relieve pain. During radiation you may have skin irritation. You will be taught how to care for your skin. Chemotherapy can also be used. This is medicine used to treat cancer cells.