Radiation Therapy: Support and Resources
When you find out you have cancer, you most likely have questions about treatment.
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| You can bring family members with you for support to healthcare visits. |
Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It can also affect healthy cells nearby and cause side effects that depend on:
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What type of radiation therapy is done
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What part of your body receives the radiation
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How long your treatment lasts
Getting support
You are not facing cancer treatment alone. Keep a list of any questions you have for your radiation therapy team. Ask these questions during your visits. Call your team if you need to.
You can also get help from:
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Family members
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Friends
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Support groups (in person or online)
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Counseling
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Social workers, case managers, or navigators
Talk with your healthcare team if you need a referral to counseling.
Cancer resources
To learn more about cancer and to find support groups, contact the resources below:
Online Medical Reviewer:
Akash D Parekh MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Jessica Gotwals RN BSN MPH
Online Medical Reviewer:
Susan K. Dempsey-Walls RN
Date Last Reviewed:
8/1/2023
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