Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is one of the most common treatment options for cancer patients. It works by directing high doses of radiation to the site of the cancer to stop the cells from multiplying and spreading, with the eventual goal of killing...
Cancer is a devastating and deadly disease claiming 7.6 million lives around the world each year and finding 12.7 million new victims diagnosed with the disease. The three words no one ever wants to hear in their lifetime are, “You have cancer.” It’s tragic enough...
Radiation Therapy refers to the use of radiation to treat cancerous or benign tumors as well as other medical conditions using high-energy X-rays. You can learn more about history or Radiation Therapy at the UC San Diego School Of Medicine Website. The Evolution Of...
Radiation Oncology is a branch of medicine that treats cancer by using high-energy radiation in the form of photons (X-Rays and Gamma Rays) or subatomic particles (electrons or protons). Doctors learned how to use this energy to essentially see inside the body and...
