Radiation Therapy: The Patient Guide Surgeons Wish You'd Read Before Your Consultation

Cancer Treatment · 4 · January 15, 2026

Everything you need to know about radiation therapy: surgical techniques (IMRT, Proton Therapy, CyberKnife), recovery timeline of Varies; fatigue for 2–6 weeks, success rates of Varies by cancer type; proton therapy reduces collateral damage 60%, and costs from $3,000–$10,000 to $10,000–$100,000.