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Will i need to wear a mouth mask during radiation therapy of the pelvis?
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Radiation therapy: These days the radiation is targeted. So you will not need to wear a face mask.
Answered 11/7/2012
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No : No need for you to wear a mouth mask only for radiation therapy of the pelvis. However, if you are also receiving combination chemotherapy with radiation therapy- and if your white blood cell is low- then you should wear a mask to prevent you from catching infection.
Answered 11/7/2012
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