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Radiotherapy for thyroid cancer

External radiotherapy for thyroid cancer

External radiotherapy uses high energy waves similar to x-rays to destroy cancer cells from outside the body. You might have it for thyroid cancer if other treatments do not work very well.

Planning external radiotherapy for thyroid cancer

Radiotherapy planning means working out the dose of radiotherapy you need and exactly where you need it.

Having external radiotherapy for thyroid cancer

You have external radiotherapy in the hospital radiotherapy department as a course of treatment. You usually go to the hospital for treatment on week days.

Last reviewed: 07 Sept 2023

Next review due: 07 Sept 2026

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