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Treatment for soft tissue sarcoma

Radiotherapy treatment for soft tissue sarcoma

Radiotherapy uses high energy waves similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells. Radiotherapy is a standard treatment for soft tissue sarcoma.

Radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcoma

You might have radiotherapy before or after surgery, to treat a secondary cancer, or to shrink or slow the growth of an advanced sarcoma.

Planning radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcoma

The radiotherapy team plan your external beam radiotherapy before you start treatment.

Having radiotherapy treatment for soft tissue sarcoma

You have radiotherapy in the radiotherapy department of the hospital.

Side effects of radiotherapy

Radiotherapy can cause general side effects as well as more specific ones. Specific side effects depend on where your soft tissue sarcoma is in your body.

Last reviewed: 25 Jul 2024

Next review due: 25 Jul 2027

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