“Is external beam radiotherapy dangerous?”
I will have external beam radiotherapy done on a part of my body for a tumor. But is it dangerous?
1 Answer
RadiologistExternalbeamradiation
It is highly focussed beam of radiation either X-rays or protons directed in such a way to minimize exposure of normal tissues and maximize tumor exposure. The skin over the treated area may feel like it received a mild sun burn. Usually there are little or no side effects.
