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Evidence-informed information for patients and families, presented in accessible language. Understand radiation treatment, explore your questions and learn about the specialist behind these guides.
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Before radiotherapy: consultation and planning
A practical guide to the steps before your first treatment session.
↗02What happens during radiotherapy sessions?
Learn how an appointment works and what you may feel in the treatment room.
↗03After your final radiotherapy session
What recovery, follow-up and assessment of treatment response may involve.
↗04Radiotherapy side effects: what to expect
Understanding common reactions and why they differ between patients.
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Illustrations of treatment, planning and supportive care.
Treatment roomWhat happens during radiotherapy sessions? ↗
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Beyond treatment sessionsQuality of life during and after radiotherapy ↗Digital illustrations; not photographs of actual patients or medical examinations.
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Cancer and non-cancer conditions, treatment approaches, wellbeing and Brazilian patient rights.
Radiotherapy for breast cancer
Why breast or chest-wall radiotherapy may be recommended and how treatment is planned.
Read guide ↗Brain and neurology
Brain tumours, metastases and selected radiosurgery treatments, organised by diagnosis.
Explore the guides ↗Radiotherapy for head and neck cancers
Dental care, swallowing, nutrition and recovery are central parts of treatment.
Read guide ↗Radiotherapy for skin cancer
When it may be considered and how to care for the treated area.
Read guide ↗Palliative radiotherapy: relieving symptoms
Radiotherapy can support comfort and function at different stages of cancer care.
Read guide ↗Ablative radiotherapy (SBRT/SABR)
Focused, high-dose treatment for carefully selected lesions.
Read guide ↗Quality of life during and after radiotherapy
Your goals, symptoms and daily experiences matter throughout treatment.
Read guide ↗Radiotherapy for bone metastases
How radiation may relieve pain and support mobility.
Read guide ↗Rights of cancer patients in Brazil
Brazilian health-care, employment and social-benefit rules: a practical starting point.
Read guide ↗🇧🇷 Note: all patient-rights information applies to Brazilian law only. Rights of cancer patients in Brazil ↗
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Dr. Gustavo Nader Marta combines clinical care, teaching and international academic collaboration. His qualifications include a doctorate, postdoctoral training and the Brazilian Livre-Docência qualification from FMUSP.
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What is new in radiotherapy research?
Short, carefully interpreted summaries of scientific studies, with context about what the results may—and may not—mean for patients.
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NEW RESEARCH EXPLAINEDCan radiotherapy be shorter after breast reconstruction?
An international review examined complications after mastectomy and immediate reconstruction.
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