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This film was made by patients with staff from the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer team at Oxford University Hospitals, with funding generously provided by Oxford Hospitals Charity.
Part 1 What is Radiotherapy?
Part 2 What will my Treatment be Like?
Part 3 Patients' Stories and What to Expect
Part 4 How to Manage Your Side Effects
Part 5 Getting Help
Part 6 Life After Treatment