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External-Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) For Prostate Cancer

Do's And Don'ts During Treatment

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DO:

  • Arrive at each treatment session early.
  • Fast for several hours before and after each treatment if you find you get queasy after treatment.If nausea continues, let your radiation oncologist know. He or she can prescribe anti-nausea medication. (There are other practical tips for dealing with nausea: see: To Learn More).
  • Check with your radiation oncologist about exercise. 
  • Listen to your body and take care of yourself.

DON'T

  • Put make up over the site markers.
  • Try to remove the treatment markers.
  • Skip a session if you can avoid it. Effectiveness depends on keeping to the planned schedule. If you have to miss a session, speak with your radiation oncologist to find out how to make it up.




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