Radiation Therapy Myths The therapy is believed to burn recipients. The therapy is believed to make them radioactive (only true with temporary internal implants). Often viewed as painful. Often viewed as a last resort. Nursing needs to teach patients and their family members about radiation therapy before it begins to relieve their fears and ensure their compliance.Radiation Therapy : Myths ◼ The therapy is believed to burn recipients. ◼ The therapy is believed to make them radioactive (only true with temporary internal implants). ◼ Often viewed as painful. ◼ Often viewed as a last resort. ◼ Nursing needs to teach patients and their family members about radiation therapy before it begins to relieve their fears and ensure their compliance