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Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy, or irradiation) is the use of a certain type of energy (called ionizing radiation) to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy injures or destroys cells in the area being treated (the “target tissue”) by damaging their genetic material, making it impossible for these cells to continue to grow and divide. Although radiation damages both cancer cells and normal cells, most normal cells can recover from the effects of radiation and function properly. The goal of radiation therapy is to damage as many cancer cells as possible, while limiting harm to nearby healthy tissue.
“Optimal” radiation therapy best bet for surviving breast cancer

“Optimal” radiation therapy best bet for surviving breast cancer

rhTSH combined with radiation therapy successfully destroys remaining thyroid tissue

rhTSH combined with radiation therapy successfully destroys remaining thyroid tissue

New radiation therapy for prostate cancer has fewer side effects

New radiation therapy for prostate cancer has fewer side effects

One day radiation may become an option for breast cancer patients

One day radiation may become an option for breast cancer patients

One-half of cancer patients continue to smoke after diagnosis

One-half of cancer patients continue to smoke after diagnosis

Megestrol acetate may combat weight loss during radiation treatments

Megestrol acetate may combat weight loss during radiation treatments

Distance to radiation facilities has an inverse relationship with breast-conserving surgery with radiation use

Distance to radiation facilities has an inverse relationship with breast-conserving surgery with radiation use

Radiotherapy for certain cancers increases the risk of pelvic fractures

Radiotherapy for certain cancers increases the risk of pelvic fractures

Cancer survivors require tailored follow-up plans

Cancer survivors require tailored follow-up plans

Young scientists turn to gel to ease side-effects of cancer treatment

Young scientists turn to gel to ease side-effects of cancer treatment

Sensors, a smart dose of medicine for cancer treatment

Sensors, a smart dose of medicine for cancer treatment

Combination of radiotherapy and a drug named S247 as a cure for cancer

Combination of radiotherapy and a drug named S247 as a cure for cancer

Functional diffusion map to help predict brain tumor outcomes

Functional diffusion map to help predict brain tumor outcomes

Stereotactic body radiation therapy safe and effective way to treat early stage lung cancer in medically inoperable patients

Stereotactic body radiation therapy safe and effective way to treat early stage lung cancer in medically inoperable patients

Benefit of combining radiation and hormone therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer

Benefit of combining radiation and hormone therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer

Can strength-training exercises reduce or prevent lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer?

Can strength-training exercises reduce or prevent lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer?

Physical and emotional impact of breast cancer

Physical and emotional impact of breast cancer

Shaped-beam radiation therapy is a promising treatment for life-threatening metastatic liver tumors

Shaped-beam radiation therapy is a promising treatment for life-threatening metastatic liver tumors

Patients with head and neck cancer may be spared the risk and expense of surgery by undergoing a CT scan

Patients with head and neck cancer may be spared the risk and expense of surgery by undergoing a CT scan

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancer

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancer

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