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Radiation Therapy
What is radiation therapy?
Radiation therapy involves using high-energy radiation beams in a finely-focused way. These beams are strong enough to damage or kill cancer cells and stop them from dividing and spreading. Radiation therapy is often used to treat or cure cancer or it can be used to provide relief from symptoms (in cancers that have spread to other parts of the body).
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Radiology Info - Radiation Therapy
Developed in cooperation with the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology (ASTRO), this site is designed to answer your questions related to many radiologic procedures and therapies. - OncoLink - Radiation Oncology
Information about radiation therapy and treatment side effects. Includes an overview of the treatment process.
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