What type of therapy helps a cancer patient restore healthy cells after treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation?

After surgery or radiation therapy to help kill any remaining cancer cells in the body. Chemo used in this way is called adjuvant therapy.

What should I ask my oncologist after treatment?

Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Have Finished Treatment

• How long will it take for me to get better and feel more like myself?
• What kind of care should I expect after my treatment?
• What long-term health issues can I expect as a result of my cancer and its treatment?
• What is the chance that my cancer will return?

Can you take Tylenol while on radiation therapy?

Getting ready for your simulation During your simulation, you’ll be lying in one position for a long time. If you think you’ll be uncomfortable lying still, you can take acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or your usual pain medication before your simulation.

Can radiation therapy be given before or after surgery?

When radiation is combined with surgery, it can be given: 1 Before surgery, to shrink the size of the cancer so it can be removed by surgery… 2 During surgery, so that it goes straight to the cancer without passing through the skin. 3 After surgery to kill any cancer cells that remain.

How long does it take for radiation to work on cancer?

Radiation therapy usually does not have an immediate effect, and it could take days, weeks or months to see any change in the cancer. The cancer cells may then keep dying for weeks or months after the end of treatment. It may be some time before you know whether the radiation therapy has controlled the cancer.

What happens after radiation therapy is finished?

After radiation therapy has finished, your treatment team will give you general information about your recovery. They will tell you how to look after the treatment area and recommend ways to manage side effects. They will also suggest who to call if you have any concerns. Life after cancer treatment can present its own challenges.

What follow-up care do I need after cancer treatment?

Once you have finished your cancer treatment, you should receive a follow- up cancer care plan. Follow-up care means seeing a doctor for regular medical checkups. Your follow-up care plan depends on the type of cancer and type of treatment you had]