Radiation Therapy for Cancer - NCI
Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Learn about the types of radiation, why side effects happen, which ones you might have, and more.
Types of Radiation Therapy - SEER Training
2023年12月21日 · This section provides an overview of two board categories of radiation therapy, some specific treatment types in these categories, how these treatments are delivered, and the treatment continuum in which they are used.
External Beam Radiation Therapy for Cancer - NCI
External beam radiation therapy is used to treat many types of cancer. it is a local treatment, where a machine aims radiation at your cancer. Learn more about different types of external beam radiation therapy, and what to expect if you're receiving treatment.
Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People With Cancer
This booklet explains the different types of radiation therapy, what people can expect during treatment, side effects that may happen and ways to manage them.
Introduction to Radiation Therapy - SEER Training
2023年12月21日 · This method of treatment is called radiation therapy. Radiation therapy uses x-rays, gamma rays and other sources of radiation to destroy cancer cells. Radiation kills cells by breaking up molecules and causing reactions that damage living cells.
Types of Cancer Treatment - NCI
Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Learn about the types of radiation, why side effects happen, which side effects you might have, and more.
Brachytherapy for Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation therapy in which seeds, ribbons, or capsules that contain a radiation source are placed in your body, in or near the tumor. Brachytherapy is a local treatment and treats only a specific part of your body.
Radiation Therapy Side Effects - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Radiation therapy has side effects because it not only kills or slows the growth of cancer cells, it can also affect nearby healthy cells. Many people who get radiation therapy experience fatigue. Other side effects depend on the part of the body that is being treated.
Radiopharmaceuticals Emerging as New Cancer Therapy - NCI
2020年10月26日 · A new class of cancer drugs called radiopharmaceuticals deliver radiation therapy directly and specifically to cancer cells. The last several years have seen an explosion of studies on radiopharmaceuticals, and researchers are hopeful they can be effective new treatments with fewer side effects than standard radiation.
Chemotherapy to Treat Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemotherapy works against cancer, why it causes side effects, and how it is used with other cancer treatments.