What is Electron Beam Therapy?
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TYPES:Generic: Radiation Therapy
Electron beam therapy is a type of radiation therapy that utilizes electrons instead of photons. This type of radiation is particularly useful for superficial tumors, such as skin cancers, as the electron beams cannot travel very far through tissue.
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How do members experience Electron Beam Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone metastases | 1 | 2 | |
| Breast cancer | 1 | 0 | |
| Follicular lymphoma | 1 | 0 | |
| Follicular thyroid cancer | 1 | 2 | |
| Pain | 1 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nipple pain | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Swelling of breast | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 0 |
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