Y5 - Radiotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
def
A
a therapy which uses ionising radiation to control or kill malignant cells
2
Q
how is radiotherapy delivered
A
via a linear accelerator
3
Q
indications
A
cancer (most commonly)
trigeminal neuralgia
acoustic neuromas
prevention of keloid scar growth
4
Q
how does radiotherapy control cell growth
A
ionising radiation damages DNA leading to cell death
5
Q
complications
A
nausea & vomiting hair loss damage to epithelial surfaces mouth, throat, and stomach sores infertility
