Introduction


Patient education on cancer is a must & involves dissemination of information and knowledge about oncology support systems.  The treatment of cancer is  multidisciplinary  and involves surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, rehabilitation & psychosocial support. A multidimensional approach is the  best way to deal with this disease.

Our endeavour is to provide you the best available information regarding cancer of various sites, with special emphasis on radiation therapy.  Radiation is used in a definitive, adjuvant or palliative setting,  depending on the type & stage of cancer. In this section, we are attempt to  demystify radiation therapy and  to provide you  information regarding  the latest developments in the field of radiation therapy. 

• Introduction to radiation therapy
• Side effects
• Precautions
• Frequently asked questions regarding radiotherapy.         
• New developments in the field of radiotherapy.