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Definition: Radiation Therapy
Definition: Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancercells or stop them from growing.Two common kinds of radiation therapy are external-beam and internal. During external-beamradiation therapy, a large machine aims high-energy rays at the part of your body with cancer.For internal radiation therapy, a high-energy implant is put inside your body near the cancer.Want to know more about radiation therapy? Talk with your care team. They are here to help.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. This therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. Your radiation therapy team will work with you during your treatment.
Radiation therapy is a common cancer treatment. It uses beams of high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing.
One newer therapy combines radiation and chemotherapy, because in some cases, radiation may improve the effects of chemotherapy, and vice versa. Another therapy uses external beam radiation during surgery to treat cancerous tumors or certain other forms of cancer.
