Radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy waves similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells in the food pipe (oeosphagus).
External radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer
You might have radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy (chemoradiotherapy) or on its own as a treatment for oesophageal cancer.
Side effects of external beam radiotherapy to the oesophagus
Side effects tend to start a week after the radiotherapy begins. They can include feeling tired, a sore throat and mouth, and difficulty swallowing.
Internal radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer
Internal radiotherapy means giving radiotherapy to the cancer from inside the oesophagus. It's also called brachytherapy.
