Radiation 的rapy for 乳腺癌
的 UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center 和 Department of Radiation Oncology have compiled the following information about radiation therapy.
What Is Radiation 的rapy?
放射疗法是利用高能射线或粒子来治疗疾病. 它的工作原理是杀死肿瘤细胞或抑制它们的生长和分裂.
Through years of clinical trials, 放射肿瘤学家已经研究了使用放射疗法治疗乳腺癌. 这些研究已导致广泛使用有效和耐受剂量的放射治疗. 它被用于治疗早期乳腺癌和局部控制疾病的手术. 它可能用于更晚期的乳腺癌，以控制疾病或治疗症状, 比如疼痛.
从哪里开始?
首先，您将会见放射肿瘤学家，以确定放射治疗是否是一个推荐的治疗选择，针对您的特定情况. If you and your doctors decide to proceed, 然后你会有一个长时间的会诊，在会诊中你会讨论治疗的细节. This includes the exact area to treat, the amount of radiation you will receive, the length of treatment time and potential treatment side effects. 的 radiation oncologist will also answer any questions you may have. 这些问题因人而异，所以制定个人治疗计划很重要.
How Do I Prepare for My 治疗?
在你的第一次放射治疗之前，你会有一个模拟预约. This appointment will last approximately one to two hours. During this appointment, 利来登录会确定你身体上的确切区域来进行放射治疗. 这包括躺在桌子上，而辐射治疗师用永久性墨水做小点标记. Each dot is similar to a very small tattoo. You will not receive any radiation treatment during this appointment.
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What Can I Expect from My Treatment?
When you arrive, please check in at the desk. Each treatment should only last 10 to 15 minutes. 您可以在更衣室换衣服，然后在休息室等待被叫.
During each treatment session, 你将躺在桌子上，技术人员使用你皮肤上的印记来定位和治疗磁场. It is important to be still while getting the radiation, although you should continue to breathe normally.
What Are the Physical Side Effects?
Receiving the radiation will not be painful. 副作用因人而异，而且取决于治疗的部位. 的 most common side effects in the treatment of breast cancer are:
- 乏力
- 皮肤的变化
- Uncomfortable sensations in the treated breast
如果你在开始治疗前对副作用有顾虑，或者在治疗期间对管理副作用有疑问，请与你的利来登录或护士谈谈.
How Often Will I See My Radiation Oncologist During Treatment?
在你的治疗期间，你将每周见一次你的放射肿瘤科利来登录. 如果您有其他问题或担忧，只需再次与您的利来登录谈谈.
What Emotional Responses Might I Expect?
当你开始接受治疗时，你可能会或不会感到焦虑或恐惧. 大多数人告诉我们，随着他们适应新的环境和治疗，他们的担忧减轻了.
如果你觉得你需要情感或实际的支持，请告诉工作人员. 在放射肿瘤科有一名社工. 这可能是你再次考虑支持小组或一对一的咨询，以支持你的应对. For information about support services, please call the Breast Care Center at (415) 353-7070.
皮肤护理技巧
Several weeks after your first treatment, your skin in the treatment area may appear reddened or darkened, itchy or irritated. 这种反应与阳光暴晒导致的反应类似. It may develop in your case and is to be expected. 这种反应将在你的治疗完成后逐渐改善. 下面列出了一些建议，你现在可以做，以减少这种刺激，增加你的舒适度.
You may bathe or shower and shampoo as usual. Do not scrub the skin in the treatment area. 轻轻地毛巾干.
如果皮肤又干又痒，你的放射肿瘤学家会讨论对你最好的护理霜. Apply the recommended cream two to three times a day. Do not apply this ointment prior to your radiation treatment.
请报告并与利来登录、护士或技术人员讨论皮肤变化或问题. To minimize problems, the following recommendations are advised:
- Do not expose the treatment areas to sunlight.
- Do not use any creams or lotions other than prescribed ointments.
- 不使用除臭剂、酒精、香水、碘、甲硫醚或其他刺激性的乳液或乳霜.
- Do not apply heat – neither hot baths nor hot water bottles.
- Do not use cold, such as ice bags.
- 不抓.
- Do not use a razor in the treated area.
- 防止衣服摩擦处理过的区域，特别是刺激性的带子. Try to wear cotton clothing next to your skin.
如果发生皮肤变化，请与您的利来登录或放射肿瘤科工作人员讨论.
加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. 它只是出于教育目的，并不打算取代你的利来登录或其他卫生保健提供者的建议. 我们鼓励您与您的供应商讨论任何问题或关注.
