Radiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy waves similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells. You have external beam radiothearpy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer. External radiotherapy uses a machine outside the body to direct radiation beams at the cancer.
Planning radiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer
The radiotherapy team will plan your external beam radiotherapy before you start treatment.
Having external radiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer
External radiotherapy uses a machine outside the body to direct radiation beams at the cancer. It uses high energy rays similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells.
Side effects of radiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer
Radiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer has side effects. Knowing what to expect can help you to cope with them.
