Does radiation therapy hurt?
Receiving external radiation treatments does not hurt. It is like having an X-ray. However, you will be required to lie very still and in the same position every time. This is so your radiation therapist can accurately pinpoint your treatment area each time you come in. There may be some discomfort with internal radiation therapy treatments when the radioactive sources are being placed. Patients are often sedated or anesthetized during this procedure. This will be determined by the radiation oncologist and by the type of procedure being performed.
