Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy directs radiation at a tumour to destroy cancer cells or slow its growth. Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. These treatments can be effective, but chemotherapy may cause serious side effects, including sickness, hair loss and increased vulnerability to infection.

Radiotherapy uses radiation aimed at the cancer to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy uses drugs to attack cancer cells or stop their growth. Patients may receive both, showing how hospital equipment and medicines can be combined in treatment.