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    Posted: 06/29/2007
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This collection of fact sheets is complemented by a set of audio files covering the same topics.

Understanding Radiation Therapy
What To Know About Brachytherapy (A Type of Internal Radiation Therapy)
An easy-to-read fact sheet that helps radiation therapy patients understand brachytherapy, a type of internal radiation therapy.

What To Know About External Beam Radiation Therapy
An easy-to-read fact sheet that helps radiation therapy patients understand external beam radiation therapy.
Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects
What To Do When You Have Loose Stools (Diarrhea)
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help people manage diarrhea, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.

What To Do When You Feel Weak or Tired (Fatigue)
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help people deal with fatigue, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.

What To Do About Hair Loss (Alopecia)
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help people deal with hair loss, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.

What To Do When Your Mouth or Throat Hurts
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help manage mouth or throat pain, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.

What To Do About Feeling Sick to Your Stomach and Throwing Up
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help manage nausea and vomiting, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.

What Men Can Do About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help men manage changes in sexuality and/or fertility, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.

What Women Can Do About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility
An easy-to-read fact sheet for women receiving radiation therapy that includes information and tips to help manage changes in sexuality and fertility, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.

What To Do About Mild Skin Changes
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help people manage mild skin changes, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.

What To Do About Changes When You Urinate
An easy-to-read fact sheet for radiation therapy patients that includes information and tips to help people manage changes when they urinate, feel better during treatment, and talk with their doctor or nurse.
Using the Radiation Therapy Fact Sheets
Helping Providers Help Their Patients: Using the Radiation Therapy Fact Sheets
An easy reference to the purpose and content of the radiation therapy fact sheets. Providers will gain tips on using the fact sheets effectively with patients and useful ordering information.

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