by Team NovaGray | Mar 23, 2022 | Types of radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION Before brachytherapy initiation, the dose, radioactive source (radioactive substance), and number of sessions will be determined by the radiation oncologist. Depending on the radioactive source to be implanted, medical imaging may be required, such as...
by Team NovaGray | Mar 23, 2022 | Radiotherapy techniques
SHORT VERSION There are two main types of radiation therapy: – external radiation therapy – internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) External radiation therapy uses a linear particle accelerator to create a beam of radiation that passes through the skin...
by Team NovaGray | Jan 10, 2022 | Radiotherapy Side effects
Radiation therapy can cause skin toxicities, but it is important to understand that this does not concern all patients. Indeed, the risk depends on the area to be irradiated and the dose deposited on the skin.. Specifically, the dose to the skin is higher in patients...
by Team NovaGray | Jan 10, 2022 | Radiotherapy Side effects
SHORT VERSION There are two types of side effects caused by radiation therapy: acute or early side effects, and late side effects. The main differences are the time of their appearance and their reversibility or not. There are two types of side effects of radiation...
by Team NovaGray | Jan 10, 2022 | After radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION The return to work depends on the patient’s professional activity, on how well radiotherapy is tolerated, and on the appearance of side effects Each patient should discuss with his/her radiation oncologist to determine when to return to work. There...
by Team NovaGray | Jan 10, 2022 | After radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION After radiation therapy, patients are regularly followed by the treating physician and radiation oncologist for 5 to 10 years. The follow-up after radiotherapy is very important. It is ensured by the radiation oncologist and the treating physician. This...
