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This episode of the podcast "Me and It: How to Survive Cancer" is about radiation (or radio-) therapy. There are many misconceptions surrounding this method of cancer treatment. Patients often worry about whether they will be radioactive after irradiation, whether a diet excluding sugar and meat will help them, and whether physical activity is recommended for them. What is radiation therapy and how is it different from radiosurgery? How is the decision made about radiation doses, and can they be adjusted during treatment? How to read a medical discharge summary - a radiation epicrisis, what systems allow for effective treatment without injuring the patient unnecessarily? Which areas of irradiation are primarily at risk of complications, how to reduce them, and what can support the patient's health during and after treatment? The expert in this episode is Natalia Seregina, a radiologist of the highest qualification category, head of the radiation therapy department of the Tomoclinic oncology center (https://tomocenter.com.ua/). Seregina is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of radiotherapy. This episode is recorded as an advertisement. Remember: self-medication can be dangerous to your health. To choose the treatment that is right for you, be sure to consult a doctor. We create multimedia content and cover important topics from different parts of Ukraine so that you are always up to date and learn about the most important things in a format convenient for you. Support hromadske, join our community of Friends to tell important stories together 🧡: https://hromadske.ua/donate?utm_sourc...