The radiotherapy patient pathway

Here you will find information on what to expect when you begin radiotherapy treatment with us at The Christie.

radiotherapy linear accelerator, September 2022, Research radiographer, Philip Teles Amaro, Pan Artists, Jacqui Parker, Carl Mann

How radiotherapy works

What is radiotherapy and how does it work?

Lee Whiteside, Rosie Hales, radiotherapy, MR Linac, scan, May 2022

Radiotherapy pre-treatment

Find out about radiotherapy pre-treatment or radiotherapy planning at The Christie.

Skin care advice following radiotherapy treatment to the breast or chest wall, and/or the lymph nodes

Skin reactions following radiotherapy are usually at their worst around 10 to 14 days after treatment. Your skin should then start to heal, and is often much better within 4 to 6 weeks after treatment.

The radiotherapy patient pathway

How radiotherapy works

Radiotherapy pre-treatment

Skin care advice following radiotherapy treatment to the breast or chest wall, and/or the lymph nodes

Last updated: October 2026