Treatment
The radiotherapy team will plan your external beam radiotherapy before you start treatment.
External radiotherapy uses a machine outside the body to direct radiation beams at the cancer. It uses high energy rays similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells.
Radiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer has side effects. Knowing what to expect can help you to cope with them.
Last reviewed: 02 Aug 2024
Next review due: 02 Aug 2027
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