Radiation Therapy
About Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. It’s like targeting bad cells with powerful energy beams to stop them from growing and spreading.
Types of Radiation Therapy
External Beam Radiation Therapy
External Beam Radiation Therapy, The most common type of radiation therapy, where the radiation beams are delivered from outside the body using a machine.
Internal Radiation Therapy
Internal Radiation Therapy, in this type of radiation therapy, radioactive sources are placed directly into or near the tumor site for targeted treatment.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
These specialized techniques deliver very precise, high-dose radiation to small tumors or specific areas of the body while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.
Importance Of Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is important because it’s effective in treating many types of cancer. It can be used as the primary treatment to shrink tumors before surgery or to kill any remaining cancer cells after surgery. Radiation therapy is also used to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life in advanced cancer cases.
Benefits Of Radiation Therapy
- Effective Cancer Treatment: Radiation therapy can destroy cancer cells, shrink tumors, and prevent cancer from spreading or coming back.
- Minimally Invasive: Unlike surgery, radiation therapy is non-invasive and doesn’t require incisions. It’s often done on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home the same day.
- Preserves Organ Function: Radiation therapy can be used to preserve organ function by targeting tumors in sensitive areas, such as the brain, lungs, or reproductive organs, while sparing healthy tissues.
- Improves Quality of Life: Radiation therapy can relieve symptoms like pain, bleeding, or difficulty breathing, improving patients’ overall quality of life and ability to function.
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