Radiation therapy uses carefully aimed high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells in one area of the body, while protecting the healthy tissue around them.
After surgery, to lower the chance of the cancer coming back
Together with chemotherapy
Before surgery, to shrink a tumour
To ease pain or other symptoms from cancer that has spread
Your radiation oncologist explains the number of sessions and what to expect.
Your checklist
What to bring
Your biopsy report and any extra tests on the biopsy (often labelled IHC)
Scan reports (CT, MRI, PET-CT), with the CD if you have it
Recent blood test reports
Details of any treatment you have had so far
A list of the medicines you take now
Photo ID, and your insurance card if you have one
Questions to ask your radiation oncologist
Why is this the right treatment for me now?
What are the common side effects, and how are they managed?
How many sessions or cycles will I need?
How will we know if it is working?
What will it cost, and does my insurance cover it?
Talk to a radiation oncologist
Share your details and our care team will call you back to fix a time.
CION Cancer Care in Sangareddy
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
1Entrance2Reception3Waiting area
Partner hospitals
CION oncologists consult at Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed).
Timings
Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
Radiation Therapy isn’t available in Sangareddy itself. CION arranges it at a partner centre, usually in Hyderabad, and your doctor tells you where to go. Your consultation and follow-up can be in Sangareddy or by video.
2Does radiation therapy hurt?
No. You don’t feel the radiation. Side effects such as skin redness or tiredness can build up over the course, and your team helps manage them.
3Will I be radioactive after treatment?
No, not with external radiation. It is safe to be with family, including children.
4Is radiation covered by insurance?
Most health insurance plans cover radiation therapy. CION’s team helps with insurance and gives you a written estimate.
This page explains Radiation Therapy at CION Cancer Clinics, Sangareddy. It is general information, not medical advice. Your doctor advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.