Radiotherapy Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 tumours that can be treated with internal beams
A
Bladder
Stage 1 prostate cancer
2
Q
Name 2 tumours that can be treated with external beam
A
Skin cancer
Stage 4 prostate cancer
3
Q
What is internal and external beams
A
Internal - brachytherapy
External - superficial
4
Q
Explain the role radiotherapy plays in treating cancer
A
Curative to kill cancer cells
Alternative to surgery if patient refuses
Palliative - cause less side effect
5
Q
What is the advantages of RT
A
used in diff ways
Diff range of beams for diff cases
Only affects one part of body
Alternative to surgery
6
Q
Disadvantage to RT
A
Damage to local tissues
Long term treatment
Long term recovery
Hazard to patient and staff
Expensive
