Radiotherapy is also called radiation. It uses X-rays to destroy cancer cells in one part of the body. The rays are high energy rays, like big rays of light. We can’t feel them and there is no pain. It is a common treatment for cancer. It works on the area of the body where the cancer is.
Most people who have radiotherapy have it 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks. Each session takes an hour or so. Doctors work it out to suit each different person and what they need.
After a cancer diagnosis and treatment, it can be helpful for your healing to have a healthy lifestyle.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures have a wonderful view of health – it means caring for mind, body,spirit and Country. There are lots of ways to care for health and your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health services will have information and activities.