Digital Guide: Radiation For Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Subhakar Mutyala's guide to understanding radiation treatment for ovarian cancer.

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This is Dr. Subhakar Mutyala’s guide for women getting radiation to treat ovarian cancer.

Dr. Subhakar Mutyala, from Arizona Oncology, has collaborated with SurvivorNet for this resource. People in the ovarian cancer community tell us that hearing advice like this, and knowing the options, has helped them make better decisions and reduce anxiety.

Your Digital Guide begins below: 4 Chapters / 4 Video Segments

Radiation for Ovarian Cancer (1)
1. Radiation For Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Subhakar Mutyala

The role of radiation when it comes to treating ovarian cancer is changing. It's being used more and more for certain types of this disease.

What Are The Types of Radiation Therapy? (1)
2. What Type of Radiation Can I Get?

Dr. Subhakar Mutyala

There are a few different types of radiation doctors can use to treat ovarian cancer: conventional radiation, stereotactic radiation, and brachytherapy.

What Does Radiation Feel Like? (1)
3. What Does Radiation Feel Like?

Dr. Subhakar Mutyala

People getting radiation therapy don't actually feel the treatment. There may be some physical sensation depending on how it is administered, however.

Side Effects of Radiation for Ovarian Cancer (1)
4. Side Effects Of Using Radiation For Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Subhakar Mutyala

While radiation certainly has its place when it comes to treating ovarian cancer, there are some side effects and other factors to consider.

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