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What to Expect From External Beam Radiation Therapy for Cancer

September 11, 2018

Your doctor may prescribe external-beam radiation therapy to treat your cancer. Here's what you can expect during your treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: external-beam radiation therapy, radiation oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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Video Series: What to Expect from Radiation Therapy Treatment

September 7, 2015

Radiation therapy for cancer treatment can be intimidating. Watch these videos to find out what to expect from radiation therapy. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: brachytherapy, cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, what to expect

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Receiving Your Radiation Treatment

August 26, 2015

On the day of your radiation treatment, you should plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get changed and be ready for the treatment. Learn more. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy

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Radiation Therapy Follow-Up Appointment

August 20, 2015

When your radiation therapy is complete, you will be given a follow-up appointment and discharge information. Learn about your radiation oncology team. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy

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What Is Stereotactic Radiosurgery?

August 17, 2015

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) are a specialty form of radiation oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery

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Radiation Treatment through Syed or Y-Applicator

August 16, 2015

What to expect from your Radiation Treatment through Syed or Y-Applicator? If you will receive High Dose Brachytherapy using the Syed or Y applicator, you. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: brachytherapy, cancer, cancer treatment, high dose brachytherapy, radiation oncology, radiation therapy

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How is Your Cancer Treatment Planned and Validated?

August 15, 2015

Discover how your cancer treatment planned after your simulation? A dosimetrist will use the information collected to calculate the appropriate dosages. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, planning cancer treatment, radiation oncology

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Verification and Cancer Treatment Set-Up Day

August 14, 2015

The set up day is the last step in your cancer treatment preparation process. Find out what to expect during this appointment. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy

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Your First Visit to a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Site

August 1, 2015

What do you need to bring to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center? What should you expect from your first visit? Watch this brief video to find answers to your questions. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy, video, video transcript