The Onco Life Podcast
Welcome to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for cancer care insights, treatment updates, and patient-centered education. Hosted by the team at Onco Life Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this podcast is designed to guide patients, caregivers, and listeners through every stage of the cancer journey.
Each episode features expert advice from our oncologists, wellness tips, treatment innovations, and answers to the most common questions about cancer types, therapies, and recovery.
🎧 Empowering you with knowledge, support, and compassionate care—every step of the way.
📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The Onco Life Podcast
How Radiation Therapy Helps Treat Lung Cancer: Options, Techniques, and What to Expect
In this episode, we explore how radiation therapy plays a crucial role in treating lung cancer, especially for patients who cannot undergo surgery. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or exploring additional treatment options, this episode breaks down how radiation works, what to expect, and how it fits into an overall care plan.
You’ll learn:
- How radiation therapy works to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
- Why it’s a preferred choice for patients who can’t have surgery
- The differences between EBRT, SBRT, IMRT, and brachytherapy
- Common side effects like fatigue and breathing issues, and how to manage them
- How new technologies like IGRT, MRI-guided radiation, and proton therapy improve accuracy
- What happens before, during, and after your treatment sessions
- Why radiation can offer both symptom relief and improved quality of life
If you or a loved one is facing lung cancer, this episode offers practical, easy-to-understand insights to help guide treatment decisions and provide hope.
Blog Link: Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
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Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE
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