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Understanding Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for breast cancer, using high-energy x-rays, protons, or other particles to kill...
What Are the Risks of Radiation Therapy for Cancer?
At low doses, radiation is used in x-rays to see inside the body, as is the case with x-rays of broken teeth or bones....
Is Radiation for Cancer Painful? An Expert's Perspective
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer, and it can be an effective way to target tumors and reduce pain. But...
Secondary Cancer After Radiation: How Common Is It?
Currently, after surviving a primary malignancy, between 17 and 19% of patients develop a second malignancy. Secondary...
Does Radiation Therapy Completely Kill Cancer?
When damaged cells die, the body breaks them down and removes them. Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that...
Can Radiation for Cancer Increase the Risk of Developing Another Cancer?
Doctors have long been aware that radiation can cause cancer, and research has demonstrated that radiation therapy for...
Can Radiation Therapy Cause Cancer?
Radiation therapy has been used for many years to treat cancer, and it is well known that it can cause damage to healthy...
Are Cancer Patients Radioactive? An Expert's Perspective
Cancer patients who receive radiation therapy may worry that their bodies will become “radioactive” after treatment,...
