Here are a few myths about radiation therapy patients in Singapore and worldwide have.
#1 All Cancer Patients Require Radiotherapy
Though more than half of cancer patients receive radiation therapy, it is not crucial to their treatment plans. It does help in breaking down cancer cells to stop them from growing. However, the need depends on your diagnosis.
#2 Chemotherapy is the Only Way to Go
Radiotherapy is part of a whole treatment plan that the oncologist and radiation doctor at your trusted Singapore hospital device. It can come hand in hand with chemotherapy and surgery. However, those with early-stage cancer sometimes only require radiation therapy.
#3 It is Your Whole Body that Receives Radiation
The treatment is usually localised and only aimed at the part of your body affected by cancer. The advanced technology can let doctors target the specific body parts that need treatment.
#4 Side Effects are the Same as Chemotherapy
The most common side effect is skin irritation at the specific area of radiation and fatigue. Nausea and vomiting are side effects of the radiation aimed at your stomach or bowels. Consult with your radiation oncologist at the Singapore facility to know what possible side effects you can experience.
#5 Radiation is Contagious
People with certain cancers may be required to minimise their contact with others for several days following radiation treatment. Much of these are dependent on your cancer and treatment regimen; your healthcare team will go over them thoroughly with you.
Dr Johann Tang is a reputable Mount Elizabeth radiation oncologist with extensive expertise. He and his team strive to understand each patient's unique needs while keeping ethics and compassion at the forefront of their profession.
Find Dr Johann Tang at Mount Elizabeth Novena or the Connexion Farrer Park radiation clinic. He offers cancer treatments and radiotherapy at a reasonable cost to patients in Singapore.
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