Radiation treatment

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Radiation Treatment
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What is Radiation Therapy?
Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy waves
or particles to destroy cancer cells. It works by
damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which prevents
them from growing and spreading. Radiation
treatment can be used to treat a wide variety of
cancers, including brain, breast, lung, and
gastrointestinal cancers. There are two main
types of radiation treatments external beam
radiation therapy (EBRT) and internal beam
radiation therapy (IBRT). EBRT uses a machine
outside the body to deliver the radiation, while
IBRT uses a device that is placed inside the body
near cancer. Radiation therapy may be used alone
or in combination with surgery, chemotherapy, or
other treatments. The side effects of radiation
therapy vary depending on the type and dose of
radiation, as well as the part of the body that
is being treated. Common side effects include
fatigue, skin changes, hair loss, and nausea.
However, these side effects are usually temporary
and will go away after treatment is completed.
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How Does Radiation Therapy Work? Radiation
treatment, also called radiotherapy, uses
high-energy waves to damage cancer cells and stop
them from growing. Radiation therapy can be used
alone or with other cancer treatments, such as
surgery or chemotherapy. There are two types of
radiation therapy external beam radiation
therapy and internal beam radiation therapy.
External beam radiation therapy uses a machine to
aim high-energy waves at your body. Internal beam
radiation therapy puts the source of the waves
inside your body. Most people go for external
beam radiation therapy. You will probably go to a
hospital or cancer treatment center for
radiotherapy. The length of each treatment
depends on the type and stage of the cancer being
treated, but it is usually given in short
sessions over several weeks. Pros and Cons of
Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is a type of
cancer treatment that uses high-energy beams to
kill cancer cells. It can be used to shrink
tumours, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of
life.
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