Radiation Equipment
Radiation Equipment Radiation therapy, Radiation from the outside (external or percutaneous radiation treatment) This type of radiation treatment is by far the most common in the treatment of tumors of the central nervous system. The irradiation is generated by special therapy devices. The generated radiation is formed in the therapeutic Continue Reading
Life during radiation therapy and side effects
Life during radiation therapy and side effects Life during radiation therapy and side effects, Usually the acute risk of side effects of the radiation is so low that the daily-life is rarely necessary. Especially during the spring and summer months, however, care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight. Headgear, preference Continue Reading
Radiotherapy in Brain Tumors
Radiotherapy in Brain Tumors Radiotherapy in Brain Tumors, In most cases, the operation provides the first therapeutic step with removal of the visible tumor or also for relief, in order to reduce present ailments. In the case of tumors in the region of the posterior cranial fossa, this also affects the Continue Reading
What is radiation therapy?
What is radiation therapy? Radiotherapy is the most important treatment for tumors of the central nervous system after surgery. As an independent discipline, radiation therapy (including radio-oncology) is a relatively young subject. In former times radiation therapy or radio-oncology was led under the heading of “radiology“, which summarized the individual Continue Reading
Chemo-radiotherapy in non-small-cell lung cancer
Chemo-radiotherapy in non-small-cell lung cancer Information on the author and / or the expert adviser can be found at the end of the article. In the case of elderly patients, it is important not to underestimate the risk of serious side effects. For locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in stage Continue Reading
Treatment in the advanced stage
Treatment in the advanced stage When the diagnosis of prostate cancer is established and the extent and stage of the disease have been determined, the doctor decides together with the patient which options of treatment are used. Here you will find information about different treatment methods in the advanced stage: Continue Reading
Therapy Of Brain Tumors
Therapy Of Brain Tumors Therapy Of Brain Tumors, When the diagnosis brain tumor is established, the doctor agrees with the patient, which possibilities of treatment are used. Possible treatment options are surgery , radiation therapy , chemotherapy , immunotherapy or naturopathic procedures . It is important that you discuss your therapy Continue Reading
Breast Cancer – Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
All ABreast Cancer – Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Breast cancer occurs as normal cells in tissue start to grow and divide in an out of control manner. As they grow, the cells often, but not always, form a tumor in the breast that can be detected in a mammogram before Continue Reading
Radiotherapy Treatment for Brain Tumor
Radiotherapy Treatment for Brain Tumor Radiotherapy is a common treatment for brain tumours. Find out what happens during and after your radiotherapy. Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. When you have it Radiotherapy might be your main treatment if you have a brain tumour that your surgeon cannot remove. Continue Reading
Radiotherapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Radiotherapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy uses high energy rays to treat cancer. It is a treatment for some prostate cancers. You might have it with other treatments or on its own. Find out about what it is and when you have it. Radiotherapy for early prostate cancer External beam Continue Reading
