Although the treatment itself isn’t usually uncomfortable, pain is sometimes a side effect. Side effects can depend on the type of cancer you have, your overall health, and the type of.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays or particles to kill cancer cells. For most types of bone cancer, the cancer cells are not easily killed by radiation, so high doses are needed. This can damage nearby healthy tissues, including key structures (like nerves and blood vessels) in the area. Because of this, radiation therapy isn't used as a.