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Radiotherapy: The treatment of disease with ionizing radiation. Also called radiation therapy.
In radiotherapy, high-energy rays are often used to damage cancer cells and stop them from growing and dividing. A specialist in the radiation treatment of cancer is called a radiation oncologist.(MedicineNet)
There are two types of radiation therapy: external beam radiation (teletherapy) and internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy).
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The Survivor Diva testimonial: "Brachytherapy can be a very unpleasant, uncomfortable, and traumatic experience for some, as it was for me. And there are others who report not to have experienced much discomfort during their treatments at all."
This apparatus is surgically attached and remains inside of the vaginal cavity passed the cervix all of the way up into the uterus. The wires that attach to the afterloader machine, shown above, hang outside of the body and are screwed on and off for each treatment session.
Radioactive Seed Implants were surgically inserted into tissue under general anesthesia
"Brachytherapy can be a very unpleasant, uncomfortable, and traumatic experience for some, as it was for me. I referred to the radiation oncology department as the little shop of horrors. And there are others who report not to have experienced much discomfort during their treatments at all"
Modern advances over the past 8 years have improved the way treatments are being administered and the environment in which they are being given.
Recommendations for Preserving Fertility
EMBRYO FREEZING
FERTILITY PRESERVING SURGERY
(Removal of cervix while keeping the uterus is an option for early stage cervical cancer.)
OOCYTE (UNFERTILIZED EGG) FREEZING
Long Term Side Effects of Radiation
Bladder irritation, Changes in menstruation, Symptoms of menopause, vaginal itching, burning, dryness, Infertility(Inability to become pregnant due to damage to reproductive organs such as ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix. And also damage to those reproductive organs involved in hormone production, such as the ovaries.
Short Term Side Effects of Radiation
Skin problems and Fatigue.