What happens before, during and after a patient undergoes radiation therapy? Here’s a look at what this treatment involves. Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells without damaging nearby healthy organs and tissues. It can be used in combination with other treatments such as surgery or […]
CONTINUE READINGRadiation therapy: A parent’s guide Understanding cancer, the treatment options and possible side effects can help you make informed choices for your child. To better support your child through his or her treatment, it would help to have a better understanding of radiation therapy in general. For example, you might want to know what radiation […]
CONTINUE READINGPrincipal Counsellor Tan Hui Ping from Parkway Cancer Centre shares some suggestions on how to care for a loved one or friend who has been diagnosed with cancer. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can have a huge emotional impact on your loved one or friend, as it is likely to force them to confront their mortality. […]
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