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This booklet is about radiotherapy. It is for anyone who is having radiotherapy or has been offered it as part of their cancer treatment. You may find this booklet helpful if you are a carer, family member or friend. The booklet explains: the different types of radiotherapy; what to expect before, during and after radiotherapy; how radiotherapy is planned and given; some of the general side effects of radiotherapy and ways to cope with these effects.
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