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	Radiation Therapy Fact Sheets

This collection of audio files was originally created as a CD, which is available free of charge by calling 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER). The audio files complement a set of fact sheets covering the same topics.

Introduction

Introduction to the Radiation Therapy Audio Files
(Type: MP3 | Time: 1:58 | Size: 1.9MB)
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An overview of the topics covered in the audio files and where to go for more information.

Understanding Radiation Therapy

What To Know About Brachytherapy (A Type of Internal Radiation Therapy)
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:50 | Size: 3.6MB)
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Listen to learn more about what brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation therapy) is and how it works.

What To Know About External Beam Radiation Therapy
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:17 | Size: 3.1MB)
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Listen to learn more about what external beam radiation therapy is and how it works.

Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects

What To Do When You Have Loose Stools (Diarrhea)
(Type: MP3 | Time: 2:55 | Size: 2.7MB)
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Listen to learn how to manage diarrhea, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

What To Do When You Feel Weak or Tired (Fatigue)
(Type: MP3 | Time: 2:50 | Size: 2.7MB)
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Listen to learn how to deal with fatigue, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

What To Do About Hair Loss (Alopecia)
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:39 | Size: 3.4MB)
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Listen to learn how to deal with hair loss, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

What To Do When Your Mouth or Throat Hurts
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:26 | Size: 3.2MB)
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Listen to learn how to manage mouth or throat pain, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

What To Do About Feeling Sick to Your Stomach and Throwing Up (Nausea and Vomiting)
(Type: MP3 | Time: 2:18 | Size: 2.2MB)
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Nausea/Vomiting Listen to learn how to manage nausea and vomiting, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

What Men Can Do About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:19 | Size: 3.1MB)
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Listen to learn how to manage changes in sexuality and/or fertility, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

What Women Can Do About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:55 | Size: 3.7MB)
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Listen to learn how to manage changes in sexuality and/or fertility, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

What To Do About Mild Skin Changes
(Type: MP3 | Time: 2:20 | Size: 2.2MB)
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Listen to learn how to manage mild skin changes, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.

What To Do About Changes When You Urinate
(Type: MP3 | Time: 3:04 | Size: 2.9MB)
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Listen to learn how to manage urination changes, feel better during treatment, and talk with your doctor or nurse.