The Radiation Oncologist, nurse and therapist will discuss the unique side effects of radiation depending upon the treatment site. The toxicity of treatment may vary among patients with dose, pre-existing conditions, tumor locations, etc. A written consent form will be obtained prior to treatment with all side effects listed. The radiation beam is painless. The radiation has no taste, noise, smell or heat and is usually well tolerated by the patient.
Many patients continue to work or exercise throughout the treatment course.
Treatment may be definitive or palliative in nature. No hospitalization is typically required. Willis-Knighton Health System. All rights reserved.