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Bookmark or Share- Radiation treatment for breast cancer: What to expectRadiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, treats breast cancer by destroying cancer cells that may remain after surgery that we cannot see with diagnostic imaging. We spoke with Chelain Goodman, M.D., Ph.D., a radiation oncologist and researcher who specializes in breast cancer to get answers to questions she often hears from patients.
- Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: Types, Side Effects and MoreRadiation therapy is used to treat all types and stages of breast cancer. Learn how radiation is given, scheduling, and how to stay on track with treatment.
- Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer - Cleveland ClinicRadiation therapy for breast cancer uses high-powered X-rays to kill or damage cancerous cells in your breast. Breast surgeons/surgical oncologists (cancer specialists) often do breast cancer surgery to remove tumors. Then, radiation oncologists oversee radiation therapy to eliminate remaining cancerous cells.
- Radiation for Breast CancerBrachytherapy. External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) EBRT is the most common type of radiation therapy for women with breast cancer. A machine outside the body focuses the radiation on the area affected by the cancer.
- What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer - HealthlineRadiation therapy is a type of treatment that can be used for breast cancer. Read on to learn about what it is and what to expect. Breast cancer can be treated in a variety of ways,...
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