Leukemia Radiation Therapy: An Overview
Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy rays to kill leukemia cells. For most patients with leukemia, a large machine will direct radiation at the spleen, the brain, or other parts of the body where leukemia cells have collected.
Some patients will receive radiation that is directed to the whole body. This is called total-body irradiation. Total-body irradiation usually is given before a bone marrow transplant. Patients may receive
Side Effects of Leukemia Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy may cause patients to become very tired as treatment continues. Although resting is important, doctors usually advise patients to try to stay as active as they can. Other side effects of radiation therapy may cause the skin to become red, dry, and tender in the treated area.
If chemotherapy is given at the same time as radiation therapy, the side effects may become worse. Doctors can suggest ways to ease these problems.
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