Radiotherapy can be a treatment option for some types of cancer, at an early stage, or after it has started to spread. It can be used for the following conditions:
As a curative radiotherapy to cure the cancer completely
Combined with other treatments for more effective results. It can be done with chemotherapy or used before surgery as a neo-adjuvant radiotherapy
As an adjuvant radiotherapy to reduce the risk of the cancer recurring after the surgery
As a palliative radiotherapy to relieve symptoms if a cure is not possible