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Radiation Therapy is the treatment whereby x-rays are used to kill cancer cells, or damage them enough to prevent them from splitting and growing. Chemotherapy affects the entire body, where radiation therapy affects one certain area.

Over half of lung cancer patients receive radiotherapy, and most often in it's advance stages. You will probably be recommended for a dose that is divided into fractions. Daily radiation will be given over several weeks.

Some side effects associated with radiation can include:

Fatigue
Difficulty Swallowing
Skin Irritation
Stiffness and Aching
Hair Loss
Eating Problems

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