Radiotherapy offering a targeted approach to treatment

Published: March 3, 2023, 1:38 p.m.

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In this podcast Professor George Mikhaeel, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Guys and St Thomas\\u2019 NHS Foundations Trust, explains what radiotherapy therapy is and when it is used in the treatment of lymphoma. He explains the three steps involved \\u2013 an initial consultation and consent, the planning phase and then treatment.\\xa0 Although radiotherapy was available before chemotherapy, there have been enormous advances in this form of treatment and Professor Mikhaeel explains how and when it offers a really targeted approach to treatment.\\xa0

Lymphoma Voices is a series of podcasts for people living with lymphoma, and their family and friends. In each podcast, we are in conversation with an expert in their field, or someone who has been personally affected by lymphoma, who shares their thoughts and experiences.
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