New D55 Plexiglass Keypad Stand for use with Radionics Bosch horizontal style keypads allows them to be placed directly onto a desktop and includes both a pigtail and wiring harness for convenient wiring harness installation in D6112 series control panels.
Command 4 is a standard keypad feature that acknowledges trouble conditions, stops beeping keypads, and initiates code changes on some systems (for more details please consult your burglar alarm manual). Other commands may vary according to individual models.
Functions
Radionics alarm panels used a standard set of commands for arming and disarming, consistent across models and keypads. While these commands remain active on older systems, their presence has diminished on more modern systems that utilize numbered command keys instead.
Toggle Watch Mode: Enabling this mode activates the “watch” function which causes all keypads (depending on your model) to emit an audible short tone when any perimeter zone fault occurs, alerting users and central stations of any issues as well as sending a fire panic signal if enabled if reporting home alarm monitoring systems.
This button can be found on older black keypads like D520 and D636A and allows the user to bypass specific zones when arming their alarm system. In order to do this, they must enter their six-digit code before selecting which zone(s) to bypass before pressing [BYPASS]. This feature acts as a security measure designed to avoid false alarms due to accidental disarming of panel or keypad.
Change Code: Accesses the panel programming menus and allows the user to modify their master code. This must be performed by an accredited technician and once service mode has been activated.
Silence Smokes: Resets the 2-wire smoke detector loop by momentarily disabling power to it – this is the only effective way of resetting an activated detector.
Arm All On (Perimeter and Interior Protection Activated): This arming mode is the standard setting on Radionics alarm systems, arming it both with exit/entry delays as well as arming with perimeter/interior protection activated.
Keypad layout
A keypad layout defines how alphanumeric keys and function keys are organized on a keyboard. Usually divided into rows with letters on one row and numbers on another, space bars separate these rows as dead keys represent them – this arrangement also specifies which characters can be reached with AltGr and which require multiple combinations of keys for accessing.
Many alarm systems include built-in ways of alerting their user of problems by beeping through the keypad(s). While this can be distracting at night, pressing a special key on your keypad can halt this beeping temporarily and give you enough time to assess what the source of concern might be.
LED display
Radionics security systems traditionally used a set of standard “Commands” to control arming and disarming functions as well as programming options and panic alarms. While each model had slightly different commands, their general format remained constant; for instance, Command 4 is still used to acknowledge trouble conditions as well as silence beeping keypads; this comes in particularly handy when someone forgets their code and the system starts beeping at them in the middle of the night!
Older systems allow Commands 1-6 to set the watch point status. This setting determines how the panel arming/disarming and whether exit/entry delays are activated. To change these settings, press Master Code + [USER #] (1-6) + new 4-digit code combination or change them using keypad by pressing [CODE] once with old code followed by twice with the new one.
The display at the keypad provides the current status of your system and zone status using the * button. When “System OK” appears on screen, all points have been closed and are ready to arm; when “Not Ready to Arm” does so instead, check that all doors and windows are properly shut before trying again to arm. Furthermore, using Selective Zone Shunting instructions from your panel manual you may also shunt or bypass certain zones via keypad control.
Pressing the 9 key will arm your system without delay; using the 0 key you can arm Part On with exit and entry delays – perfect if you are leaving town and don’t want anyone else accessing your home while you are gone.
Power requirements
Radionics d620 Keypad requires AC power and connection to a panel; compatible with D6112 series panels as well as D630 and D636 panels. When requested, a wiring harness (pigtail) is included with this keypad, connecting directly with serial data so as to ensure only relevant commands reach your panel and no other user’s data reaches it.
Older Radionics systems used a set of “Commands” to perform arming, disarming, and other functions. Newer Alarm panels utilize different formats; please consult your panel manual for a list of available commands.
Dr Peter Gariaev and a team of Russian scientists (Biophysicists, Linguists, Molecular Biologists and Embryologists) took an expansive view of human genome compared to Western science. Their research proved that seemingly irrelevant DNA – often described as junk DNA by western scientists – actually contains valuable holographic information that carries important evolutionary legacy.
They demonstrated that laser light can be used to capture and transmit these holograms, and even reconfigure them to transform living cells into other organisms.
Genetics
Pjotr Garjajev and his colleagues may have made history when they discovered that DNA’s arrangement of elementary bases resembled that of languages, thus revolutionising our perceptions of genetics and enabling modern wave genetics for cancer, HIV, aids and slowing aging processes.
Scientists also discovered that DNA contains parts not used for encoding genes – known as “silent” DNA – which could serve figurative language functions, according to Garjajev’s team. They discovered that when modulated with laser radiation, certain parts of DNA transmit information along a light beam.
Information transfer utilizing quantum nonlocality/teleportation occurs by way of vibration response patterns on DNA molecules that are affected by modulating laser light frequency samples, with these patterns showing response patterns triggered by frequency samples of modulating laser light frequencies. Such vibrational responses of DNA have proven extremely stable over time and may store information for an extended period. This discovery conforms with Gariaev group theory which states that DNA contains two antiparallel (phase conjugate) helices capable of housing three spatial-dimensional holographic data of organisms as demonstrated through experiments conducted above.
Reproduction
In 1985, Russian scientist Peter Gariaev made an astounding discovery: when passing light through DNA leaves a light beam behind, leaving behind a holographic imprint called Phantom DNA that could be transferred up to 20 kilometers and caused living cells to heal themselves. Furthermore, he demonstrated how human’s Holographic DNA could also be read and transmitted for influence over cell metabolism, regeneration or even genetic expression changes.
His research led him to conclude that living chromosomes function similarly to holographic computers and can be affected by sound, electromagnetic radiation and language. With his team’s help they modulated specific linguistic frequencies onto radio and laser technology to successfully heal damaged DNA strands and reverse effects of aging in frog embryos – as well as showing diseased pancreases can resurface while missing adult teeth in humans can rebecome visible again.
Kirlian photography demonstrates the holographic nature of DNA by recording electrical energy fields around eggs, plant seedlings or people that take shape according to their adult bodies. According to Gariaev‘s work at Heartmath Institute’s photon correlation spectrometer device, Gariaev found these energy fields contain torsion fields associated with DNA which are affected by water presence, sleep patterns, illness progression, cancer development as well as diurnal, lunar and annual cycles.
Gariaev conducted his experiment by sending low-powered laser light through Salamander eggs and redirecting it through Frog eggs, with astounding results. Salamander eggs turned into salamanders which then developed into adults that reproduced normally, reproducing offspring of their own. Gariaev and his team repeated the experiment using seeds killed by Chernobyl nuclear accident; seeds exposed to specific algorithm-generated messages flourished and thrived, while those exposed to random words continued their downward progression toward death.
Gariaev‘s work was expanded by American colleagues Dr. William Poponin and Grazyna Fosar who used similar technology. These researchers successfully transformed frog eggs back into Salamander eggs, as well as revive plants killed by radiation exposure.
Fibromyalgia patients frequently turn to complementary therapies in addition to traditional pain medicines for relief; however, many of these have no scientific backing and may actually do more harm than good.
But some treatments exist; acupuncture, massage therapy and chiropractic care offer hope in managing fibromyalgia symptoms without resorting to medications like duloxetine (Cymbalta) or milnacipran (Savella). Antidepressants like Cymbalta may help, as can antidepressant medicines like Duloxetine (Cymbalta), while muscle relaxants like Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) could reduce pain and fatigue as well.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture works to relieve pain and improve sleep by using extremely fine needles to puncture certain points on the body with needle punctures, increasing blood levels of substances that decrease pain while simultaneously decreasing those that intensify it. After about eight weekly 30-minute sessions, results should become visible; many health insurance plans cover this treatment option for fibromyalgia patients.
Other alternative therapies include nutrient-rich diets, vitamin supplements and massage therapy as complementary and alternative medicine treatments. A small study discovered that patients taking both traditional medications as well as complementary and alternative medicines experienced greater quality of life than those only using traditional medication alone.
Acupuncture has long been touted as one of the best alternative treatments for fibromyalgia, showing great promise in relieving pain. A small study by Mayo Clinic demonstrated how acupuncture improved stiffness and fatigue for those living with the disorder; yet more research must be completed before it can be recommended as an effective remedy.
Studies have also demonstrated the benefits of acupuncture on stress and depression reduction, while in a large survey of fibromyalgia patients, those who utilized alternative medicines reported less pain and better overall functioning than those only taking prescription or over-the-counter medications.
People living with fibromyalgia should exercise caution when taking supplements containing capsaicin – the substance found in chili peppers that makes them spicy – since topical applications may cause irritation, with too much use leading to burning sensations on the skin. Over-the-counter drugs like acetaminophen or ibuprofen should also be avoided, and meditation and relaxation techniques such as yoga, Tai Chi or biofeedback have been linked with improving symptoms relief.
Massage therapy
Massage therapy entails manipulating soft tissues of the body with kneading, tapping and circular motions to increase blood flow to muscles while stimulating production of natural painkillers like serotonin and dopamine, helping relieve anxiety and depression symptoms. For maximum benefits it’s essential that you find a therapist experienced at treating fibromyalgia – try 15-minute sessions initially, with medium pressure on neck region for maximum effect; most people see improvements within three treatments.
Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice of stimulating specific points on the body to increase energy flow, can be administered either manually with needles or with electrical current passing through them (known as electroacupuncture). A 2013 double-blind trial demonstrated its benefits by significantly reducing tender points and improving quality of life among fibromyalgia patients.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage, commonly referred to as MLD, can be performed by you at home or by a licensed practitioner, making it a wonderful alternative therapy for Fibromyalgia as it can reduce symptoms while helping prevent the development of lymphedema – a buildup of fluid that leads to chronic swelling in arms or legs.
MLD may also help breast cancer survivors manage fibromyalgia symptoms through MLD therapy. According to a 2021 study, it can reduce severity as well as anxiety, depression, fatigue and sleep disturbances in these survivors.
Many people with fibromyalgia struggle with managing stress and depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy may help improve your ability to cope with fibromyalgia by changing how you think about pain and stress. You could also try meditation, yoga or Tai Chi for stress reduction and relaxation purposes.
Aromatherapy
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition affecting muscles and soft tissues, as well as fatigue, headaches and sleep problems (insomnia or hypersomnia). Affecting 4 million adults across the US – more women than men are living with this illness – there are numerous non-drug treatment methods available to them to alleviate its symptoms. Living with this mysterious illness may be challenging at first but many successful ways are available for treating it effectively without resorting to medications.
Acupuncture is an alternative treatment option for the pain associated with fibromyalgia that involves inserting needles at specific points on the body. Acupuncture has been proven to relieve symptoms associated with this disorder such as pain, anxiety and depression while improving mood and decreasing muscle spasms; however more research needs to be conducted in this field in order to confirm its efficacy.
Aromatherapy is another alternative treatment used to relieve the discomfort caused by fibromyalgia pain, using essential oils as inhalations or topical application of aromatherapy scents to reduce discomfort. Aromatherapy may be particularly useful for people who cannot tolerate needles or take medications; additionally, aromatherapy can be combined with other therapies for enhanced results.
Alternate treatments for fibromyalgia include herbal medicine and physical exercise. According to studies, herbal medication has been shown to significantly decrease pain levels while improving quality of life for people living with fibromyalgia. Some herbs can have sedative properties while others stimulate the brain and increase energy levels.
Some people use meditation and yoga to manage fibromyalgia. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice combining controlled movements with meditation and breathing techniques, may also provide some relief; however, most of these treatments have only been researched in small studies, so they should always first consult their physician.
Tai Chi
Fibromyalgia symptoms include aching, stabbing or stabbing pain in muscles and joints as well as fatigue, sleep issues and emotional distress. While its exact cause remains unknown, standard medications only provide temporary relief and have potentially harmful side effects; thus prompting patients to seek alternative therapies in order to alleviate pain associated with this disorder.
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese mind-body exercise involving slow, fluid movements, can be described as “moving meditation.” You can practice it standing or seated to reduce stress and manage symptoms associated with fibromyalgia according to research.
One study demonstrated that participants taking 18 Tai Chi classes experienced less back pain than those in the control group and noted improvement in mood, fatigue and functioning. According to Arthritis Care & Research journal, another research paper concluded that Tai Chi may help lessen back pain intensity.
Other alternatives to medication for fibromyalgia include massage therapy and hot/cold treatments. Heat from sources such as heating pads or warm baths may help ease pain by increasing circulation to the area while cooling therapies, like ice packs, may ease muscle spasms and improve flexibility.
Therapeutic massage involves manipulating soft tissues of the body using techniques such as kneading and tapping, to reduce inflammation and stimulate production of pain-killing chemicals such as endorphins. Furthermore, mindfulness approaches such as meditation and deep breathing may help relieve stress-related triggers for fibromyalgia symptoms; regular spa treatments utilizing mineral waters from Dead Sea could provide further relief.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that assists those recovering from injuries or illnesses to return to work or leisure activities more quickly and reduce pain while improving quality of life and independence. Through physical, mental, emotional and social approaches OT helps individuals manage symptoms associated with fibromyalgia more effectively and avoid recurrence – multidisciplinary specialists in pain management, nutrition and exercise provide tailored plans for individual patients.
No cure exists for fibromyalgia, yet effective treatments such as acupuncture, massage therapy and chiropractic care offer hope in managing symptoms without resorting to drugs.
Acupuncture involves placing thin needles at specific points on the body in order to stimulate blood flow and release natural painkillers, using ancient Chinese practices. Acupuncture has been practiced since antiquity as an approach to healing that can balance one’s energy while alleviating anxiety and depression; some research even suggests it as a potential treatment option for fibromyalgia patients.
Massage therapy entails manipulating soft tissues to relieve stiffness and tension, helping improve sleep, mood and quality of life in those suffering from fibromyalgia. Massage also improves muscle function which may assist with other symptoms associated with this disorder such as fatigue and cognitive difficulties.
Exercise should be part of any fibromyalgia treatment plan. Tai chi and yoga are gentle practices that combine breathing with movement; both have been shown to reduce symptoms in a small study. Other forms of exercise such as swimming, walking and cycling have also proven successful. Dietary changes may also help ease symptoms: eating plenty of vegetables, fruit and protein as well as supplementing with magnesium, vitamin D or fish oil could be effective solutions.
Remote healing meditation is an empowering practice that uses energy healing techniques to address mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. It can also help you meet personal and professional goals such as breaking unhealthy habits or improving work performance.
At a remote healing session, both parties choose quiet spaces to prepare their energy flow and align their intentions at an important moment to create an invisible bridge of positive vibes between them.
Benefits
With remote healing sessions, you can reset your natural energy flow, release old patterns, clear blockages and reconnect to your truth. This is accomplished using guided meditation, earth-based rituals, Inner Child Reading and Energy Healing – powerful methods which can be combined together for maximum effect in order to reset natural energy flows, release old patterns, clear blockages and connect with one’s truth. These sessions are effective ways of relieving stress, anxiety and depression as well as physical pain; increasing confidence, self-love and heart connection – so book now!
Practitioners enter a state of meditation and create an intuitive connection to the person or animal being healed – often assisted by photographs. Healing can also occur via touch as each hand contains minor chakras which allow light to reach its destination.
Quantum Entanglement TherapyTM works based on the idea that all things are connected in some manner and that intentions alone can send healing energy over great distances. Healers use this energy to clear and strengthen energetic structures of their client’s soul and light body while strengthening their natural healing capacities – one of our greatest internal resources for change and growth.
During your session with Jonathan, you will sit or lie comfortably and close your eyes. He then connects remotely with you and clears any energy blockages in your organs, fascia, meridians, chakras or energy fields, before strengthening your core energy to enhance healing capacity and your capacity to Unwind.
After your session, it is common to experience a brief healing cycle in which your body, heart and mind adjust to these new energies – this is an encouraging sign that healing has taken effect and you are moving closer towards living an aligned reality.
As soon as your remote healing session concludes, take time to observe how you’re feeling in the days, weeks, and months following it. Many individuals report significant shifts in their perspectives, relationships, and interactions following such an energetic clearing session.
Preparation
Remote Energy Healing sessions help reconnect you to your natural flow of energy and reset your life force, so that you can release any “junk” you have amassed along your journey and live from your essence instead. After such sessions, you will feel more alive, energized and connected to your purpose than ever before!
To fully reap the benefits of a session, it is crucial that you come prepared both mentally and emotionally so as to allow the energy to work its magic. This may mean setting aside any expectations you might have and dislodging any beliefs which could prevent further healing.
Before beginning a meditation session, it’s wise to prepare your space. Find a quiet area without distractions where there will be no interruptions and make sure that hydration will assist the flow of energy, wear comfortable clothes and use some form of clearing method such as burning herbs, white sage smudging or sea salt smudging (or similar methods).
Once your mind and body are in a relaxed state, it’s time to begin your session. Here, your practitioner will draw healing energy from their higher self to direct it towards you; creating an intimate dance between healer and recipient that works toward aligning intentions.
A session involves working intuitively with your meridian lines (energy pathways), chakras (energy centers), aura or bio-field and aura of light to determine where unnecessary energy is accumulating in your system and use the universal life force to heal these areas – whether they’re physical symptoms like aches and pains or emotional ones like anxiety and depression; it could even help bring in the right people or reach goals more easily.
During the session
As you relax during a session, you should expect to feel an infusion of healing energy. It may come in the form of lightness or relaxation in your body or as warmth or cold passes through meridians and chakras. Additionally, physical sensations may give way to emotional release or an increased connection with inner self.
At a remote energy healing session, the healer channels Reiki into your subtle body to release any trapped cords or negative energies that have become stuck – similar to how meditation or deep breathing exercises might help clear them away. Although remote, this approach remains highly effective; energy doesn’t recognize physical distance.
In most instances, the healer will ask you to find somewhere comfortable to lie down during your session and allow yourself to get comfortable before beginning. Take several deep breaths as a way to settle in for what might come. Perhaps you have specific intentions in mind or are open to receiving healing energy; the healer can assist in clarifying these by asking questions to bring awareness deeper.
Once you are deeply relaxed and in a state of meditation, a healer will start channeling healing energy into your body via meridians, chakras, aura or bio-field to remove any blocks or stagnant energy and increase life force energy to all energy centres in your system.
At the conclusion of your session, your healer will gently bring you back into physical reality through a countdown from one to ten. After this experience, it might be beneficial to write in a journal your observations regarding any healing energy brought into your life by attending these sessions.
Post-session
After each session is over, it is wise to allow time for the energy to settle in your body and mind. In this period it is best to avoid anything stressful or triggering, as this may impede its effects. You could use this time as an opportunity to record what happened during and after each healing energy session and record its effects on mind, body, and emotions. Journaling may also prove helpful here! It will allow you to remember all that healing energy was released into you and any effects it may have had.
Remote sessions involve working intuitively with your meridians (energy pathways), chakras, aura or energy field to identify and release any unnecessary energetic blockages. I then amp up the universal life force energy in these centers so you feel a greater sense of connection, inner peace and divine alignment. Many clients report finding absent healing helps them attune to higher frequencies while creating greater spiritual insight.
Energy healing sessions typically last 30-60 minutes and involve scheduling an appointment time and date with me via phone call, video conference system like Zoom, online chat or video conference system like WebEx or another method. After initial introductions regarding their expectations for their session as well as emotional, mental and physical well-being at this present time; clients make themselves comfortable, lie down comfortably, close their eyes, relax into meditation.
As with any therapy session, everyone’s experience during and post-session may differ depending on how sensitive they are to energy. Common reactions include warmth in certain parts of the body, tingling sensations, the flow of energy, states of trance or lightness – or none at all if that’s how it feels for them – though some individuals might experience nothing at all – not everyone can sense energy!
Remote healing sessions offer cumulative benefits that may make an immediate and tangible difference in your overall wellbeing and quality of life. While some changes might take effect gradually over time, others experience dramatic shifts with just one or two sessions.
Radiation therapy works by targeting tumors with targeted radiation beams that damage cancerous cells’ DNA, leading them to stop growing and eventually die off.
Standard treatment typically includes multiple shorter daily radiation treatments administered over an extended period. This technique, known as hyperfractionation, may help alleviate side effects.
Dose
Radiation therapy dosage depends on the type and stage of cancer, with typical curative doses for solid epithelial tumors ranging between 60-80 grays (Gy). Radiation works by killing or slowing cancer cell growth while damaging surrounding healthy tissue causing side effects that must be carefully considered by radiation oncologists when selecting the ideal plan of care for their patient. When selecting treatment plans they take into account factors like size and location of tumors as well as any additional therapies or previous radiation to the area in consideration.
At radiation therapy sessions, a radiation oncologist and medical physicist collaborate to devise an ideal radiation plan for each patient. The radiation oncologist uses CT or MRI scans to pinpoint tumor locations while also identifying healthy tissues nearby; then the radiation physicist creates an exacting X-ray pattern targeting only tumor cells while sparing healthy ones nearby.
Radiation therapy sessions tend to be relatively quick and painless. While you lie on a table while the radiation oncologist positions your body to receive X-rays; they may use molds or masks to secure you during radiation delivery and create simulations of radiation dose to ensure they’re targeting the correct tissues.
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and intensity-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) are advanced techniques designed to maximize effectiveness while minimizing side effects of cancer treatments. IMRT employs computers to track your movements during treatment and adjust your position on the table accordingly to deliver more precise radiation doses. For tumours moving close to vital structures or tissues, imaging mounted onto linear accelerators enables radiation oncologists to observe tumour movements during treatments for maximum accuracy ensuring no missed tumor irradiations occurs nor unnecessary doses reach nearby organs or structures exposed during treatments.
Studies on dose escalation have demonstrated that current standard radiation doses may not be sufficient to achieve local disease eradication, particularly for prostate cancer. Biopsies taken 2 years posttreatment reveal a high rate of biochemical failure as defined by ASTRO and Phoenix criteria even with standard doses between 70 to 78 Gy.
Frequency
Radiation therapy can stop cancer cells from multiplying and destroy those that have already spread, while shrinking tumors or relieving symptoms such as pain. Radiation can be used on its own or combined with chemotherapy treatment plans to help your body fight cancer more efficiently, and reduce side effects from other medicines or surgery treatments.
Radiation treatment comes from outside your body and is directed toward the tumor using a large machine known as a linear accelerator and other equipment. Although radiation can be loud and uncomfortable at first, you will gradually adjust to it over time and feel better once treatment begins and as your body adjusts.
Your radiation oncologist will create a schedule for when and how long your radiation sessions should occur, taking into account both your diagnosis and type of cancer as well as how much radiation exposure your healthy tissue experiences and its sensitivity.
Treatment plans often begin with scans such as CT or MRI to provide a picture of your tumor, which allows medical teams to understand where the mass lies, its size and shape as well as what parts of your body need protection during treatment. Furthermore, these scans allow doctors to create computerized simulation images of both your tumour and its surroundings which typically takes between 30 minutes to an hour to create.
Your radiation oncologist may suggest short treatment courses with higher doses delivered more frequently (accelerated radiotherapy). This plan aims to deliver the same amount of radiation within shorter time span, potentially reducing side effects associated with exposure.
Before beginning radiation treatments, your team will first ensure you are in the appropriate position. They’ll do this using a device similar to a CT scanner that tests different angles and positions for radiation beams. You will be placed on a table, with mask or mould over your body that holds you securely while temporary or permanent markings may also help guide treatment sessions.
Side Effects
Radiation therapy kills cancer cells while also damaging nearby healthy cells, leading to various side effects which vary depending on where in your body it’s applied. Fatigue may become apparent quickly or gradually and other symptoms include redness, bruising, hair loss, mouth issues, skin conditions and changes in appetite; some symptoms can be mitigated or prevented with medication.
As part of treatment, you will lie on a flat table while the radiation machine moves around your treatment area and therapists mark any areas that will be exposed to radiation. Some patients wear body molds or face masks during radiation sessions for added support during therapy. Radiation treatments usually last between 15-30 minutes per session with five scheduled treatments spread out over four to nine weeks – though therapists may alter that number if any problems arise; or use hypofractionation which involves shorter treatment sessions that still add up to equal number overall treatments.
Your doctor can help you understand the risks and possible side effects associated with radiation therapy, and discuss effective methods for dealing with them, such as taking medication or making schedule changes. Some individuals may even be able to work during radiation therapy treatment while others might need medical leave.
Your doctor may be able to arrange multiple radiation treatments at once. He or she will create a schedule with multiple sites and adjust the dosage as necessary for each. There may also be treatments using various forms of radiation therapy – conformal radiotherapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) are two examples – that use customized radiation beams that precisely target where your tumor lies reducing radiation dose to healthy tissue while helping limit side effects.
Radiation may produce long-term side effects, including problems in the heart and lungs. Sometimes these side effects occur months or even years after treatment has ended due to factors like your age or overall health; some could even be caused by radiation itself!
Recovery
Radiation therapy destroys cancer cells and limits their growth, but can also impact nearby healthy cells and cause side effects like fatigue and nausea. Fatigue is often experienced during external beam radiotherapy (EBRT); it typically builds gradually over several days or weeks due to daily commutes to treatments, stress levels and poor sleeping patterns – often alleviated with rest or napping breaks.
Your radiation team can help you manage side effects from radiation therapy. They may offer advice or prescribe medicines to ease them, and you may have regular appointments at the hospital or over the phone with either your doctor or specialist nurse to check in and discuss any concerns that arise.
Before beginning radiation therapy treatments, a simulation session is scheduled. This ensures you’re in the appropriate position and radiation reaches all desired spots on your body. You will lie on a similar table to those used during treatments; possibly with molds or props fitted for support; the radiation machine makes buzzing sounds and moves in different angles around you from different directions; your radiation therapists are in another room but can see and hear you through windows or video links.
At times during your radiation treatments, you might need to remain still for as much as 30 minutes. Your radiation oncologist will let you know exactly how long this treatment should last; its duration depends on the area being targeted as well as if single or combined modality radiation therapies are being utilized. Palliative radiation or brachytherapy might require shorter courses of therapy treatment.
After each treatment session, your radiation oncologist will perform imaging tests to see how well your cancer has responded and may prescribe additional radiation or try another type of therapy – it is vitally important that you attend all appointments so the therapy works effectively.
