Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is the use of ionizing radiation—X-rays, gamma rays, or subatomic particles such as neutrons—to destroy cancer cells. Learn how it works, the types of radiation, and early and late side effects you may see. https://bit.ly/4cEClyUIn this Episode:01:52 - Road Trip - Louisiana, and Crunch Cake Recipe03:30 - Anna Quindlin - The Dividing Line06:52 - Radiation Therapy Explained12:16 - Radiation Side Effects17:35 - Late Effects of Radiation Therapy20:54 - Discussion - Not Being Able to Swallow26:06 - The Mole Agent and The Man on the Inside30:48 - OutroRelated Content:S6E2: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: SurgeryS5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About MetastasisS5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With UnderstandingS5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsS5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisS5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordS5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer DiagnosisSupport the show🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: [email protected]