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Radiation Treatment Delivery - Complex

Procedure Overview

This is the use of high-energy rays to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing/dividing.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 797

Florida State Average

237

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Radiation Treatment Delivery - Complex

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Radiation Treatment Delivery - Medium Intensity

The use of high-energy rays to kill cancer cells in a specific area of the body

NATIONAL

$ 797

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 797

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What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

TYPES OF RADIATION THERAPY

  • Treatment is usually scheduled every weekday.
  • You should allow 30 minutes for each treatment session, although the treatment itself usually takes only a few minutes.
  • You should get plenty of rest and eat a well-balanced diet during the course of your radiation therapy.
  • Skin in the treated area may become sensitive and easily irritated.
  • Some side effects of radiation treatment are temporary. They vary depending on the area of the body that is being treated.
  • One method uses radioactive seeds that are placed directly into or near the tumor. This method is called brachytherapy, and is used to treat prostate cancer. It is used less often to treat breast, cervical, lung, and other cancers.
  • Another method involves receiving radiation by drinking it, swallowing a pill, or through an IV. Liquid radiation travels throughout your body, seeking out and killing cancer cells. Thyroid cancer may be treated this way.

External beam radiation is the most common form. This method carefully aims high-powered x-rays or particles directly at the tumor from outside of the body. Internal beam radiation is placed inside of your body.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • Do I need someone to bring me in and pick me up after the radiation treatments?
  • What are the known side effects?
  • How soon after starting my radiation will I experience side effects?
  • What will my skin look like after radiation treatments?
  • How should I take care of my skin?
  • When can I put creams or lotions on it?
  • Will I have skin sores? How should I treat them?
  • Can I remove the marks on my skin that the doctor or technician made?
  • Will my skin hurt?
  • Can I go out in the sun?
  • Should I use sunscreen?
  • Do I need to stay indoors during cold weather?
  • Am I at risk of infections?
  • Can I be around pets?
  • What immunizations do I need? Which immunizations should I stay away from?
  • Is it ok to be in a crowd of people? Do I have to wear a mask?
  • Can I have visitors over? Do they need to wear a mask?
  • When should I wash my hands?
  • When should I take my temperature at home?
  • Am I at risk of bleeding?
  • Is it ok to shave?
  • What should I do if I cut myself or start bleeding?
  • What can I do if I am sick to my stomach or have diarrhea often?
  • What should I be eating to keep my weight and strength up?
  • Are there any foods I should avoid?
  • Will my hair fall out? Is there anything I can do about it?
  • What can I do about my fatigue?
  • When should I call the doctor?

Related Procedures

Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.

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