Radiation Therapy Principles
Radiation and radioactivity were discovered over 100 years ago. Since then doctors have looked for ways to use radiation to treat cancer. Advances in technology and a better understanding of its effects on the body have made radiation therapy an ... [... more]
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Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients ...
You've been told you have cancer. You've looked at your treatment options and you and your doctor have agreed that radiation therapy is your best choice. Now you may have many questions about your treatment: The American Cancer Society knows you ... [... more]
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Radiation Therapy and Side Effects on Sexuality
Side Effects of Radiation Therapy: Sexual Side Effects of Radiation Therapy in Men What Side Effects Occur With Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis Side Effects of Radiation Therapy: Sexual Side Effects of Radiation Therapy in Women Radiation Therapy ... [... more]
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Radiation Therapy Effects
Since radiation is a local treatment, side effects are usually confined to the area being treated. Learn more about the effects of radiation therapy. You need to take special care of yourself to protect your health during radiation ... [... more]
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Glossary of Radiation Therapy Terms
These are words that you may hear your health care team use. Understanding Radiation Therapy External Radiation Therapy Managing Side Effects of Treatment to Certain Parts of the Body accelerated radiation: radiation schedule in which the total ... [... more]
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Radioterapia: Una guía para los pacientes y sus familiaries
Un diagnóstico de cáncer ocasiona muchas preocupaciones. . . Un diagnóstico de cáncer genera muchas preocupaciones. Es probable que usted tenga numerosas preguntas acerca de su tratamiento: ¿me podré curar?, & [... more]
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Accelerated Breast Radiation: Cheaper, Faster, and Just ...
Shorter, and potentially cheaper, courses of radiation may soon be a real option for some women, according to new research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). The MammoSite ... [... more]
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