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Definition: Radiation Therapy
Definition: Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancercells or stop them from growing.Two common kinds of radiation therapy are external-beam and internal. During external-beamradiation therapy, a large machine aims high-energy rays at the part of your body with cancer.For internal radiation therapy, a high-energy implant is put inside your body near the cancer.Want to know more about radiation therapy? Talk with your care team. They are here to help.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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