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Introduction to Radiation Therapy 放射線治療簡介
2024/4/23Radiation therapy transmits via the form of photon or high-speed particles, using higher-energy radiation to treat tumor or certain diseases. Radiation therapy is also commonly known as the “ radiotherapy ”
Instructions for Vaginal Cleaning Device after Radiation Therapy 放射線治療後之陰道沖洗器使用
2024/4/23Patients of cervical cancer will sometimes have discharge flowing from the vagina due to the gradual necrosis and detachment of tumor cells after pelvic radiation.
FAQ for Radiation Therapy 放射線治療常見疑慮澄清
2024/4/23Radiation therapy has been proved to have long-term curative effect on many malignant tumors ( i.e. nasopharyngeal carcinoma and cervical cancer ).
Radiation Therapy and Sex Life 放射線治療與性生活
2024/4/23Patients tend to lose interest in “sex” when receiving cancer therapy, or at least for some period of time.
Radiation Therapy and Change in Taste 放射線治療與味覺改變
2024/4/23After the radiation therapy, the microvilli of taste bud cells are damaged while the secretion of saliva is reduced.
Radiation Therapy and Oral Mucositis 放射線治療與口腔黏膜炎
2024/4/23Radiation therapy for the head and neck will cause oral mucositis, which emerges on the 3rd week after the start of radiation therapy.
Radiation Therapy and Dermatitis 放射線治療與皮膚炎
2024/4/23The skin is highly sensitive and easily damaged by radiation because the proliferative cells of basal layer are more likely to be affected by radiation than the epidermal cells of upper layer.
Radiation Therapy and Diarrhea 放射線治療與腹瀉
2024/4/23Diarrhea could occur in 3 ~ 4 weeks from the starting of radiation therapy and it will gradually disappear after the therapy.
Vaginal Rehabilitation After Radiation Therapy 放射線治療後之陰道部位復健
2024/4/23Cervical tumor is likely to induce muscular fibrosis after operation or radiation therapy.
Radiation Therapy and Neck Muscle Fibrosis 放射線治療與頸部肌肉纖維化
2024/4/23The invasion of tumor, surgery and radiation therapy will cause the scarring in neck soft tissue and tissue fibrosis, resulting in stiffer neck muscles.