Radiation Therapy- Support and Resources
Use these resources to help you learn about radiation therapy.
When you find out you have cancer, you most likely have questions about treatment.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It can also affect healthy cells nearby and cause side effects that depend on:
What type of radiation therapy is done
What part of your body receives the radiation
How long your treatment lasts
Getting support
You are not facing cancer treatment alone. Keep a list of any questions you have for your radiation therapy team. Ask these questions during your visits. Call your team if you need to.
You can also get help from:
Family members
Friends
Support groups (in person or online)
Counseling
Social workers, case managers, or navigators
Talk with your healthcare team if you need a referral to counseling.
Cancer resources
To learn more about cancer and to find support groups, contact the resources below:
American Cancer Society at ww.cancer.org or 800-227-2345
National Cancer Institute at ww.cancer.gov or 800-422-6237
American Society for Radiation Oncology at www.rtanswers.org or 703-502-1550
American Society of Clinical Oncology at www.cancer.net or 888-651-3038