This series of radiation therapy side effects sheets has medical advice and practical tips to help you during radiation therapy. Learn about self-care, medical problems to call your doctor about, and questions to ask your doctor.
This collection of fact sheets is complemented by a set of audio files 1 covering the same topics.
Understanding Radiation Therapy
- What To Know About External Beam Radiation Therapy 2
Practical tips for radiation therapy patients about external beam radiation therapy. - What To Know About Brachytherapy (A Type of Internal Radiation Therapy) 3
Practical tips to help radiation therapy patients understand brachytherapy, a type of internal radiation therapy.
Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects
- What To Do When You Have Loose Stools (Diarrhea) 4
Practical tips to help people with cancer manage diarrhea, feel better during radiation treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse. - What To Do When You Feel Weak or Tired (Fatigue) 5
Practical tips to help people with cancer deal with fatigue, feel better during radiation treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse. - What To Do About Hair Loss (Alopecia): Managing Radiation Side Effects 6
Practical tips to help patients with cancer deal with hair loss, feel better during radiation treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse. - What To Do When Your Mouth or Throat Hurts 7
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help manage mouth or throat pain, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse. - What To Do About Feeling Sick to Your Stomach and Throwing Up (Nausea and Vomiting) 8
Practical tips to help people with cancer manage nausea and vomiting, feel better during radiation treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse. - What Men Can Do About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility 9
Practical tips to help men manage changes in sexuality and fertility, feel better during radiation treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse. - What Women Can Do About Changes In Sexuality and Fertility 10
Practical tips for women to help manage changes in sexuality and fertility, feel better during radiation treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse. - What To Do About Mild Skin Changes 11
Practical tips to help people with cancer manage mild skin changes, feel better during radiation treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse. - What To Do About Changes When You Urinate 12
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help people manage changes when they urinate, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.
Using the Radiation Therapy Fact Sheets
- Helping Providers Help Their Patients: Using the Radiation Therapy Fact Sheets 13
An easy reference to the purpose and content of the radiation therapy fact sheets. Providers will gain tips on using the fact sheets effectively with patients and useful ordering information.