Radiotherapy for nasal and sinus cancer
Radiotherapy is a common treatment for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer. It uses high energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells. You usually have a type of external radiotherapy called intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). This means using radiation from a machine to destroy the cancer.
Planning radiotherapy for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer
The radiotherapy team plan your external radiotherapy before you start treatment.
Having radiotherapy for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer
Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to treat nasal and paranasal sinus cancer cells. You have the treatment in the hospital radiotherapy department.
Side effects of nasal and paranasal sinus cancer radiotherapy
Radiotherapy treatment for nasal and paranasal sinus cancer can cause side effects. Knowing what support is available can help you to cope with them.
