Radiation therapy (radiotherapy)
Description
A procedure involving high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
Cost
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Common Complications
Damage to normal surrounding tissues.
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Research
Optical tomography of breast cancer-monitoring response to primary medical therapy.
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News
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