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Internal Radiation

Before Your First Internal Radiation Treatment

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You will have a 1- to 2-hour meeting with your doctor or nurse before you begin internal radiation therapy. At this timel:

  • You will:
    • Have a physical exam 
    • Talk about your medical history 
    • Maybe have imaging tests. 
  • Your doctor will discuss:
    • The type of internal radiation therapy that is best for you
    • Its benefits 
    • Common side effects, 
    • Ways you can care for yourself during and after treatment.

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