Radiotherapy for salivary gland cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. You might have it on its own or after surgery for salivary gland cancer. External radiotherapy uses a machine outside the body to direct radiation beams at the cancer.
Planning radiotherapy for salivary gland cancer
The radiotherapy team plan your external beam radiotherapy. You usually have a radiotherapy mould (shell) done first. You then have a planning CT scan.
Having radiotherapy for salivary gland cancer
External radiotherapy uses a machine outside the body to direct radiation beams at the cancer. It uses high energy rays similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells.
Side effects of radiotherapy for salivary gland cancer
Radiotherapy for salivary gland has side effects. You might have sore skin, a sore or dry mouth and tiredness. Most side effects gradually go away in the weeks or months after treatment.
