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At a radiation oncology clinic in Naperville, Illinois, Jalisa Cannon, RN, OCN, cares for patients undergoing cancer therapy. A nursing graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, she worked in outpatient chemotherapy before shifting to radiation treatments. She educates patients on skin care and manages on-treatment side effects, and she writes for Biology Insights.

How to Reverse the Effects of Pelvic Radiation
Can Radiation Therapy Be Interrupted?
Can You Use a Heating Pad After Radiation?
Does Radiation Cause Dehydration?
What Is the Success Rate of Radiation Therapy for Stage 4?
What Happens After Radiotherapy?
What Is Superficial Radiation Therapy?
Is a Radiation Boost Stronger Than Initial Treatment?
What Is Radioisotope Therapy and How Does It Work?
Does Radiation Therapy Help With Pain?
Palliative Radiotherapy: When Is It Worth It and When Is It Not?
What to Expect During Radiation Therapy
What to Expect After Completing Radiotherapy
What Is SBRT Radiation and How Does It Work?
Can I Take a Bath After Radiation Therapy?
What Helps With Mouth Sores From Radiation?
Why Does Radiation Therapy Cause Fatigue?
What Is the Difference Between Photon and Proton Radiation Therapy?
Can Radiation Therapy Cause Nausea?
What Is XRT (Radiation Therapy) in Medical Terms?
What Is a Boost Radiation Treatment?
Can You Exercise During Radiation Treatment?
How Long Do the Side Effects of Radiation Last?
Can You Drink Wine During Radiation Treatment?
How Many Times Can You Have Radiation?
Can You Go in the Sun After Radiation Treatment?
Can Radiation Make You Tired? Causes & What to Expect
What If I Get COVID During Radiation Treatment?
What Is Considered a High Dose of Radiation Therapy?
How to Correctly Hold Breath for Radiation Treatment