Radiotherapy for womb cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to kill womb cancer cells. You might have radiotherapy after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer coming back. Or you may have radiotherapy to help control the symptoms of advanced cancer.
You might have internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy), external radiotherapy, or both.
Planning external radiotherapy for womb cancer
The radiotherapy team plan your external radiotherapy before you start treatment.
Having external radiotherapy for womb cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to treat womb cancer cells. You have the treatment in the hospital radiotherapy department.
Having internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy) for womb cancer
Internal radiotherapy for womb cancer means giving radiotherapy from inside your body. It is also called brachytherapy.
Side effects of womb cancer radiotherapy
Radiotherapy for womb cancer can cause side effects. The side effects vary from person to person. You may not have all of the effects mentioned.
