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Radiation Therapy and Side Effects - Audio Files

  • Posted: 08/20/2007

These audio files complement a set of fact sheets 1 covering the same topics.

The audio files are available on a CD, which is available free of charge by calling 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER).

Introduction
audio iconIntroduction to the Radiation Therapy Audio Files 2
(Type: MP3 | Time: 1:58 | Size: 1.9MB)
Read the Transcript 3
An overview of the topics covered in the audio files and where to go for more information.

Understanding Radiation Therapy
audio iconWhat To Know About Brachytherapy (A Type of Internal Radiation Therapy) 4
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:50 | Size: 3.6MB)
Read the Transcript 5
Listen to learn more about what brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation therapy) is and how it works.


audio iconWhat To Know About External Beam Radiation Therapy 6
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:17 | Size: 3.1MB)
Read the Transcript 7
Listen to learn more about what external beam radiation therapy is and how it works.
Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects
audio iconWhat To Do When You Have Loose Stools (Diarrhea) 8
(Type: MP3 | Time: 2:55 | Size: 2.7MB)
Read the Transcript 9
Listen to learn how to manage diarrhea, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.


audio iconWhat To Do When You Feel Weak or Tired (Fatigue) 10
(Type: MP3 | Time: 2:50 | Size: 2.7MB)
Read the Transcript 11
Listen to learn how to deal with fatigue, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.


audio iconWhat To Do About Hair Loss (Alopecia) 12
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:39 | Size: 3.4MB)
Read the Transcript 13
Listen to learn how to deal with hair loss, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.


audio iconWhat To Do When Your Mouth or Throat Hurts 14
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:26 | Size: 3.2MB)
Read the Transcript 15
Listen to learn how to manage mouth or throat pain, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.


audio iconWhat To Do About Feeling Sick to Your Stomach and Throwing Up (Nausea and Vomiting) 16
(Type: MP3 | Time: 2:18 | Size: 2.2MB)
Read the Transcript 17
Nausea/Vomiting Listen to learn how to manage nausea and vomiting, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.


audio iconWhat Men Can Do About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility 18
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:19 | Size: 3.1MB)
Read the Transcript 19
Listen to learn how to manage changes in sexuality and/or fertility, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.


audio iconWhat Women Can Do About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility 20
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:55 | Size: 3.7MB)
Read the Transcript 21
Listen to learn how to manage changes in sexuality and/or fertility, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.


audio iconWhat To Do About Mild Skin Changes 22
(Type: MP3 | Time: 2:20 | Size: 2.2MB)
Read the Transcript 23
Listen to learn how to manage mild skin changes, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.


audio iconWhat To Do About Changes When You Urinate 24
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:04 | Size: 2.9MB)
Read the Transcript 25
Listen to learn how to manage urination changes, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

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Table of Links

1http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/radiation-side-effects
2http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-01-Introduction.mp3
3http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/int
roduction.htm
4http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-11-Brachytherapy.mp3
5http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/bra
chytherapy.htm
6http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-12-External-Beam-Radiation-Therapy
.mp3
7http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/ebr
t.htm
8http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-07-Diarrhea.mp3
9http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/dia
rrhea.htm
10http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-03-Fatigue.mp3
11http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/fat
igue.htm
12http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-04-Hair-Loss.mp3
13http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/hai
r-loss.htm
14http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-05-Mouth-or-Throat-Pain.mp3
15http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/mou
thandthroat.htm
16http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-06-Nausea-and-Vomiting.mp3
17http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/nau
sea.htm
18http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-08-Sexuality-and-Fertility-in-Men.
mp3
19http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/fer
tility-men.htm
20http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-09-Sexuality-and-Fertility-in-Wome
n.mp3
21http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/fer
tility-women.htm
22http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-02-Skin-Problems.mp3
23http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/ski
n.htm
24http://streaming.cancer.gov/RadiationTherapy-10-Urination-Problems.mp3
25http://www.cancer.gov/images/Documents/ef59f64f-f03e-44f3-b9f1-5bbf9164496b/uri
nation.htm