0808 1569 565 Make an enquiry Back to top Radiotherapy treatment Radiotherapy, also called radiation therapy, kills cancer cells. It’s used in the early stages of cancer treatment or after it has started to spread. It can also be used to relieve pain and discomfort from cancer that has spread. At GenesisCare our doctors and expert teams are leading specialists in using advanced radiotherapy for different cancers and our treatment centres are equipped with the latest radiotherapy technologies. Recent breakthroughs have led to radiotherapy treatments that can significantly improve cancer outcomes by controlling tumours and reducing the need for surgery. At the same time, these techniques can limit side effects and shorten treatment times from weeks to just a few days for some tumour types. Radiotherapy treatment Enquire External beam radiotherapy What is external beam radiotherapy? External beam radiotherapy uses high-energy radiation beams to destroy cancer cells. Before your treatment begins, we’ll take some imaging scans to establish the precise shape, size and location of the tumour. If your treatment is after your tumour removal surgery, then we’ll take scans to examine the area where the tumour was removed. External beam radiotherapy at GenesisCare Find out more about External beam radiotherapy, including how it works and who it’s for. Read more FAQs What is radiotherapy? Radiotherapy, also called radiation therapy, kills cancer cells. It’s used to cure cancer (called curative or radical radiotherapy) or it can be used palliatively to limit cancer growth and relieve pain and discomfort from cancer that has spread and can’t be cured. Radiotherapy can also be used to make other treatments more effective, such as before surgery or with chemotherapy, or reduce the risk of cancer coming back after surgery. Side effects Tiredness Skin changes and inflamation Swelling and build up of fluids Hair loss Stress, anxiety and other coping issues are also common How does radiotherapy work? What does radiotherapy do? What type of radiation is used in radiotherapy? How do you know if radiotherapy is working? What are the common side effects of radiotherapy? Why have private radiotherapy? What is the difference between radiotherapy and chemotherapy? Search for a centre near you Oncology Search GenesisCare Our leadership team Careers Gender Pay Gap Report 2020 Website policies Privacy notices Patient terms and conditions Cookie Policy Modern slavery act transparency statement Section 172 Statement by Directors Contact us Make an enquiry Concerns, Comments, Complaints? (NHS patients) Concerns, Comments, Complaints? (Private patients) Media & Social News Room – What’s been happening