Chemoradiotherapy

Chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy is called chemoradiotherapy. You might have it on its own as your main treatment, or before surgery.

About chemoradiotherapy

Chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy is called chemoradiotherapy. You might have it on its own as your main treatment, or before surgery.

Side effects of chemoradiotherapy

Most people will have some side effects from chemoradiotherapy for oesophageal cancer. See what side effects you might have and how to cope with them.

Last reviewed: 
06 Dec 2019
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