What Is Radiation Therapy, And How Does It Work?​

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    What Is Radiation Therapy, And How Does It
Work?
Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment
that uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells.
Its one of the most common treatments for
cancer, and it can be used to treat almost any
type of cancer. Radiation treatment works by
damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which prevents
them from growing and dividing. When these cells
cant grow and divide, they eventually die.
Radiation treatment can be used to treat cancer
cells that are in the body, or it can be used to
destroy cancer cells that have spread to other
parts of the body. 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. Cancer treatment centers around the world
offer two main types of radiation therapy
external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and
internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy).
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