Radiation Therapy: Resources to Help
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You can bring family members with you for support to healthcare visits.
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From the moment you found out you had cancer you most likely have had questions about treatment. You are not facing cancer treatment alone. Loved ones, support groups, and counseling can help you. Keep a list of any questions you have for your radiation therapy team. Ask these questions during your visits, or call if you need to. If you need information use the resources below.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to treat your cancer.
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Cancer resources
To learn more about cancer and radiation and to find support groups contact the resources below:
- American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
- National Cancer Institute
800-422-6237
www.cancer.gov
- American Society for Radiation Oncology
800-962-7876
www.rtanswers.org
- NYULH Perlmutter Cancer Center
212-731-5014
646-929-7815