Radiation

Radiation therapy is a treatment option that may be recommended for many types of brain tumours. These resources explain what to expect from radiation therapy, how it works, some of the different types of radiation therapy, how to prepare for your appointment, and common side effects.

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Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (National Cancer Institute, USA)

Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (National Cancer Institute, USA)
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. They have a guide for patients that includes general information about brain tumours, different types of brain tumours, a description of the types of common treatments for brain tumours (including surgery, radiation therapy…
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Understanding radiation therapy (Fact sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)

Understanding radiation therapy (Fact sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)
Radiation therapy (sometimes also called radiotherapy) is a way of treating cancers using X-rays or other types of radiation. This Australian fact sheet explains what is radiation therapy? How does it work? What happens during radiation therapy treatment? What are possible side effects? Is radiation therapy all the same? What appointments will I…
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Introduction to radiation therapy (Video from Cancer Institute NSW)

Introduction to radiation therapy (Video from Cancer Institute NSW)
This short (6 minute) Australian video provides an introduction to radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) for patients. It explains what radiation therapy is, how it is given, what to expect at a radiation therapy appointment, and common side effects. A Radiation Therapist also answers some frequently asked questions about radiation therapy.
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Radiation planning. Understanding radiation therapy simulation. (Fact sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)

Radiation planning. Understanding radiation therapy simulation. (Fact sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)
Radiation therapy is individually planned for each person. Radiation therapy simulation is part of the planning for radiation therapy. This Australian fact sheet explains what radiation therapy simulation is, what to take to your appointment, important information to tell your radiation therapy team before your appointment, and what to expect during…
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Animations Explaining Brain Tumours (The Brain Tumour Charity – UK)

Animations Explaining Brain Tumours (The Brain Tumour Charity – UK)
These short video animations from the UK explain brain tumours, scans, and common treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, steroids. The videos were designed for children, but people of all ages may find it informative to watch them.
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My Radiotherapy Book (Website and PDF from Brains Trust UK)

My Radiotherapy Book (Website and PDF from Brains Trust UK)
This website (and PDF download) produced by the Brains Trust in the United Kingdom contains information to help understand what radiotherapy is, how it works, and some of the different types of radiotherapy available including Fractionated radiotherapy, Stereotactic radiotherapy, Stereotactic radiosurgery and proton beam therapy.
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MediStays (Australian Accomodation Service to Support Hospital Visits or Disability-Related Stays)

MediStays (Australian Accomodation Service to Support Hospital Visits or Disability-Related Stays)
MediStays is a nationwide service connecting Australians and their families with accommodation options to support a hospital visit or disability-related stay. Whether you’re a patient on your way to hospital, a friend or family member paying a visit, a person with a disability looking for accommodation as part of your NDIS plan, or a health worker…
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Immobilisation masks for radiation therapy of brain tumours (Fact sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)

Immobilisation masks for radiation therapy of brain tumours (Fact sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)
An immobilisation mask is often used during radiation therapy if you are having radiation therapy to your brain, head or neck area. This Australian fact sheet explains what the mask is and why it is needed, and what the mask making process involves. It also provides advice for if you are worried that you might feel claustrophobic or nervous about…
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General Cancer Treatment Information (Cancer Institute NSW)

General Cancer Treatment Information (Cancer Institute NSW)
The Cancer Institute NSW website provides general information to help understand cancer treatments, including information on common treatments that are used in Australia to treat brain tumours: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative care. This information, although NSW-based, includes information that would be relevant across Australia.
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