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tomotherapy
A type of three-dimensional radiation therapy that allows the radiation beams to be shaped around a tumour more precisely.
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A type of three-dimensional radiation therapy that allows the radiation beams to be shaped around a tumour more precisely.
…or other substances to selectively target proteins or other molecules involved in cancer cell growth. Two types of targeted therapies are drug therapies and immunotherapies. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy affects all cells, but targeted therapies avoid damage to normal cells….
Highly focused, precisely targeted radiation therapy done as a single day treatment.
Energy in the form of waves or particles, including gamma rays, x-rays and ultraviolet (UV) rays. This energy is harmful to cells and is used in radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells.
Medical treatment for people with advanced cancer to help them manage pain and other physical and emotional symptoms of cancer. Treatment may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or other medication. It is an important part of palliative care.
The prevention or treatment of disease using substances that alter the immune system’s response. This is a type of biological therapy.
A breakdown of bone tissue due to radiation therapy treatment.
Moveable pieces of metal built into the head of radiation therapy machines to shield normal tissue and organs from the radiation beam.
A machine used in external radiation therapy to treat cancer.
A treatment that blocks the body’s natural hormones that help cancer grow, which is used when the cancer is growing in response to hormones. Also called hormone therapy.
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