RTAnswers.org provides detailed patient education about radiation therapy for treating cancer and other diseases.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), a professional association, publishes the website and prepares its content.
Information includes Patient Education; Cancer Type (select a cancer type from the drop down menu); What is Radiation Therapy; Treatment Types; Patient Stories; Ask a Radiation Oncologist; Resources (including lodging, transportation, financial resources and support groups); and a Glossary of terms.
Tips for use:
– Patient Education presents information from the Cancer Type tab in the form of printable brochures and videos in English and Spanish.
Reviewed October 2025