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Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that involves the use of high energy waves to eliminate cancer cells. The radiation is aimed at specific tumors, so other parts of the body are not affected. Radiation therapy is a more targeted treatment than chemotherapy, which can affect all cells, including healthy ones. As a result,... more »
The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 215,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed each year. While lung cancer is only the second most common cancer in women and men, it is the leading cause of cancer death by a large margin. The disease kills about 160,000 people each year, representing 30% of all cancer deaths.... more »
Radiation is a form of energy that can be both beneficial and harmful to humans. It damages organic tissue, although this is helpful when targeting cancer cells. The effects of radiation are not always obvious or severe in humans. People absorb small amounts of radiation while undergoing dental x-rays, for instance, with no side... more »
Medical dosimetrists are members of radiation oncology teams. They play an important role in the radiation treatment process for cancer patients. They help to plan and implement radiation treatments for cancer patients. Dosimetry is a delicate science. The dosimetrist must be able to calculate precisely, customize radiation... more »
Chemotherapy is a form of treatment for people suffering from cancer. Chemo is different for everyone considering the type of cancer that is involved, the dosage of radiation administered, their chosen place of treatment and the place in which they receive treatment. Care and affordability vary state to state, but this article will... more »
Cancer is a disease that affects many different areas of the body and causes rogue cells to grow...
Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy rays to shrink or destroy cancer cells. This type of treatment is localized to destroy cells in a... more »
Radiation treatment is well known as a part of the medical arsenal used against cancer. It's also one of the oldest anti-cancer treatments, having... more »
Skin cancer is defined as the presence of cancerous cells in the skin tissue. There are several types of skin cancer that range in severity. Some... more »
When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, radiation is a common treatment used to shrink cancerous tumors and attack cancer cells. Depending on the... more »
Radiation therapy is the use of high energy X-rays to shrink and destroy cancer cells. Radiation therapy is often used before surgery to reduce... more »
Radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment that works by killing cancerous cells using high-energy rays. Radiation is often used instead of... more »
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