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Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation, is a nonprofit foundation working to heighten the critical role of radiation therapy through research and education.
This 9 ½-minute video walks you through what to expect if you and your doctor choose radiation therapy as part of your treatment for your breast cancer. You will receive an overview of radiation therapy as used for breast cancer and learn about pre-treatment planning and the treatment process. This video gives you the opportunity to see what the equipment looks like, to learn about the members of the health care team treating you, hear from patients and learn about side effects.
Este video de 9 minutos y medio le demostrara qué esperar si usted y su médico eligen la radioterapia como parte de su tratamiento para el cáncer de seno. Recibirá una descripción general de la radioterapia utilizada para el cáncer de seno y aprenderá sobre la planificación previa al tratamiento y el proceso de tratamiento. Este video le brinda la oportunidad de ver cómo se ve el equipo, conocer los miembros del equipo de atención médica que lo atiende, escuchar a los pacientes y conocer los efectos secundarios.