Radiotherapy for eye cancer
Radiotherapy is a common treatment for eye cancer. It uses high energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells. You may have internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy) or external radiotherapy.
Having radiotherapy for eye cancer
Radiotherapy is a common treatment for melanoma of the eye.
Internal radiotherapy for eye cancer
Internal radiotherapy is also called brachytherapy. A small disc called a plaque is placed on the eye to treat some eye cancers.
External radiotherapy for eye cancer
This means directing radiotherapy beams at the tumour from outside the eye.
Side effects of radiotherapy for eye cancer
Radiotherapy for eye cancer has some side effects. These depend on which part of your eye has been treated.
