The use of x-rays and other forms of radiation in treatment. Radiotherapy is useful in the treatment of localized lymphomas, especially Hodgkin lymphoma, central nervous system lymphoblastic leukemia, and localized myeloma. The use of X-rays and other forms of radiation in treatment. Radiotherapy kills cancer cells in the area of the body being treated and is therefore effective treatment for localised disease, particularly in lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Side-effects vary according to the type of treatment and will be discussed with the patient by the hospital staff.
In virtually all studies, attempts have been made to reduce neuropsychological complications by reducing the dosage of cranial irradiations, delaying the radiotherapy until the child was more than 1 year old, or avoiding irradiation altogether.