Radiotherapy for advanced bowel cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy rays similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells. It can shrink the cancer, relieve symptoms and help you feel more comfortable.
Planning radiotherapy
The radiotherapy team plans your external beam radiotherapy before you start treatment. This means working out the dose of radiotherapy you need and exactly where you need it.
Having radiotherapy for advanced bowel cancer
Radiotherapy for advanced bowel cancer can shrink the cancer, relieve symptoms, and help you feel more comfortable.
Side effects of radiotherapy for advanced bowel cancer
Side effects tend to start a week after the radiotherapy begins. Your cancer specialist can help to manage any side effects that you experience.
