Radiotherapy is not given to all children who have a bone marrow transplant. Radiotherapy is a special kind of x-ray whose job it is to kill any cells in your body that don’t work properly and to destroy your bone marrow. You may have to go to another hospital for this part of the treatment.
Having radiotherapy does not hurt. It is very important that you keep still for your radiotherapy which will last about 20 minutes. The x-ray machine makes a funny noise. No one else can stay in the room with you while you have your radiotherapy but they can usually see and hear you on a special television screen.
Ben found watching his favourite video or listening to his favourite CD helped to pass the time. Try to think which video or CD you will take with you.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can make your hair fall out about 2 weeks later. You may also notice that your eyebrows and eyelashes also fall out. Some children choose to have their hair cut short before their transplant. Other children buy a special cap, hat or wig to wear until their new hair grows back. The hair will grow back after about 3-6 months.
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