selective internal radiation therapy
A type of internal radiation therapy used to treat liver tumours. Also called SIRT.
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internal radiation therapy
See brachytherapy or radioisotope therapy.
three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT)
A type of external radiation therapy that uses a computer to shape the radiation beams to the shape of the tumour. This delivers high doses of radiation to the tumour while sparing the normal tissues as much as possible. Beams…
brachytherapy
A type of radiation therapy treatment that implants radioactive material sealed in needles or seeds into or near cancerous cells. Also called internal radiation therapy.
intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
A type of external radiation therapy in which the radiation beams are aimed from several directions, while the intensity (strength) is controlled by computers. This helps to reduce some side effects.
radiation therapy
The use of radiation, usually x-rays or gamma rays, to kill cancer cells or injure them so they cannot grow and multiply. Sometimes radiation therapy is used to control pain.
external beam radiation therapy
The use of high-energy radioactive beams to kill cancer cells or injure them so they cannot multiply. The beams of radiation are directed at the cancer from a machine.
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Springfield’s first radiotherapy service opened its doors this week, enabling local cancer patients to access more affordable, timely treatment. The first patient received radiation therapy earlier this week at the new Radiation Oncology Centres (ROC) facility, based at the new…
volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)
A type of radiation therapy whereby single or multiple beams of radiation sweep around the body, greatly reducing treatment time….
androgen deprivation therapy
A treatment that blocks the body’s natural hormones that help cancer grow. Also called hormone therapy or hormone treatment.