Radiation Therapy Patient & Family Handbook

Radiation Therapy A HANDBOOK FOR FAMILIES

Author Aimee Carlson, MSN RN CNP CPHON®

Content Reviewers Steering Council

Family Reviewer Lyn Goldsworthy

This handbook is published by the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) for edu- cational purposes only. The material has been developed by sources believed to be reliable. The material is not intended to represent the only acceptable or safe treatment uses of radiation therapy. Under certain circumstances or conditions, additional or different treatment may be required. As new research and clinical experience expand the sources of information available concerning the use of radiation therapy, adjustments in treatment may be required.

APHON makes no warranty, guarantee, or other representation, express or implied, concerning the validity or sufficiency of the treatments or related information contained in this handbook.

APHON provides this handbook for educational use. Users may copy and distribute this material in unadapted form only, for noncommercial use, and with attribution given to APHON.