Radiation Patient Resource Area

Radiation therapy uses a special energy called ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy injures or destroys cells in the area being treated. The goal of radiation therapy is to damage as many cancer cells as possible while minimizing effect and exposure to healthy tissues.

ACR/RSNA: Radiation Information for Patients
General as well as disease specific patient information on radiation therapy is provided by the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO).

NCI
Radiation therapy resources from the NCI including fact sheets in English and Spanish, a booklet for providers and audio CD for patients.