What is Electron Beam Therapy?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Radiation Therapy
Electron beam therapy is a type of radiation therapy that utilizes electrons instead of photons. This type of radiation is particularly useful for superficial tumors, such as skin cancers, as the electron beams cannot travel very far through tissue.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone metastases | 1 | 2 | |
| Breast cancer | 1 | 0 | |
| Follicular lymphoma | 1 | 0 | |
| Follicular thyroid cancer | 1 | 2 | |
| Pain | 1 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Electron Beam Therapy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nipple pain | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Swelling of breast | 1 |
| Cost per month | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $200+ | 0 | |
| $100-199 | 0 | |
| $50-99 | 0 | |
| $25-49 | 0 | |
| < $25 | 2 | |
| Not specified | 0 |
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