“Do you get anesthesia for radiation therapy?”
I will have radiation therapy. Do you get anesthesia for radiation therapy?
7 Answers
Nope. It’s generally quick. Painless and easy.
Anesthesia is given to pediatric patients generally so they don't move during the the delivery of radiation. For adults anesthesia is not needed, as they can usually hold still for 10 to 15 minutes that's the period of delivery of radiation therapy.
Hello
You are asking a valid question that many worry about. However, radiation is delivered to limited fields. In general, except for skin irritation, there are generally no severe side effects associated with radiation. So the real answer is “No”.
Depending on the fields involved this is truly a question that should be asked of your radiation oncologist. The question should include asking about what side effects should be expected from the treatment and what would be recommended for treatment if they should occur.
You are asking a valid question that many worry about. However, radiation is delivered to limited fields. In general, except for skin irritation, there are generally no severe side effects associated with radiation. So the real answer is “No”.
Depending on the fields involved this is truly a question that should be asked of your radiation oncologist. The question should include asking about what side effects should be expected from the treatment and what would be recommended for treatment if they should occur.
Usually not, exceptions of some pediatric cases or local/topical anesthesia for some brachytherapy.
You do not need anesthesia for external beam therapy.
No.
Anesthesia is very rarely used for radiation therapy. It is typically reserved for the treatment of pediatric patients or those who are unable to lie still during treatment.
