How To Treat Acromegaly

Conventional Radiation

Conventional radiation may be recommended in cases where cancerous cells are still present after surgery. Patients who receive conventional radiation normally have treatment sessions every weekday for a period of four to six weeks. Most sessions take a maximum of twenty minutes, including time for checking in and waiting. During a session, the patient lies down on a table, and a radiologist guides the patient into the precise position needed for the treatment. As the patient lies on the table, external beams of radiation are directed to specific areas of the head. Radiation treatments are painless, and some patients might hear a humming noise while the equipment is running. Fatigue is the most common side effect of conventional radiation, and patients might also notice some hair loss in the treated area. The skin in the area may appear sunburned, and it could become itchy. Some individuals have reported nausea after treatment. Patients who experience skin changes due to radiation should not try to treat these themselves; some over-the-counter products may make skin symptoms worse. Instead, patients should consult with their radiologist about appropriate ways to manage skin symptoms.

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