FAQs

You may bring a relative or friend to wait with you before your treatment session. Relatives or friends will not be allowed into the treatment room with you. We kindly ask that you limit the number of people that you bring with you

At the radiotherapy department, you will meet our receptionist or your oncologist. If you encounter any difficulties or experience side-effects related to radiotherapy, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Side effects may include fatigue, skin changes and temporary discomfort. The severity varies and our team will discuss potential side effects and how to manage them.

Many people continue with their daily activities during radiotherapy. However it’s essential to discuss any concerns about work or daily life with your doctor.

Radiotherapy is delivered daily from Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays.

The duration of radiotherapy may vary according to the specific patient case. In general, this may take up from one day to six weeks.

Generally the actual radiation treatment takes an average of 20 minutes, however, in some cases; additional time might be required for preparation and set-up.

No, Radiotherapy itself is painless, however some patients may experience discomfort or side effects, which can be managed with medication and other supportive measures.

Various types of cancers including Breast, Brain, prostate, lung, skin, cervical, Head & Neck and other cancers can be treated with radiotherapy. The specific type of cancer and its stage determine the suitability of radiotherapy.

Radiotherapy is a localized treatment and affects cancer cells only in the treated area. Advanced techniques like 3DCRT, IGRT, IMRT and VAMT help precisely target cancer cells while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.

Radiotherapy uses high doses of radiation to target and destroy cancer cells. It works by damaging the DNA inside those cells, destroy them and preventing them from multiplying. The aim of radiotherapy is to deliver a high dose of radiation to the tumor area and minimize the dose to normal surrounding tissues in an attempt to reduce side effects. It may be used as a curative treatment, also known as radical treatment, with the aim of destroying a tumor, or as a palliative treatment, when a curative intent is not possible. The aim of palliative radiotherapy is to relieve symptoms such as pain.