Radiation Therapy: Resources to Help
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to treat your cancer.
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From the moment you found out you had cancer, you most likely have had questions about treatment. You are not facing cancer treatment alone. Loved ones, support groups, and counseling can help you. Keep a list of any questions you have for your radiation therapy team. Ask these questions during your visits, or call if you need to. And use the resources below for information.
Cancer Resources
To learn more about cancer and radiation and to find support groups contact the resources below.
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American Cancer Society (ACS) 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
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Cancer Information Service 800-422-6237 www.nci.nih.gov
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CancerNet www.cancernet.gov (has information in Spanish)
Date Last Reviewed:
1/15/2007
Date Last Modified:
2/1/2001