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What is a tumor that responds to radiation therapy?
radiocurable tumor
What is the definition of a radio resistant tumor?
the tumor is not effected by radiation
What is the goal of stereotactic radiation therapy for acoustic neuromas?
This treatment approach is limited to small or medium tumors. The goal of the surgery is to cause tumor shrinkage or at least limit the growth of the tumor
Which is a definition of a radioresistant tumor?
tumor that requires large doses of radiation to be destroyed
Did anyone have laryngeal supra glottal tumor spread after radiation therapy?
laryngeal supra glottal tumor in early stages radiation is effective but with in 5 year ca be spread.
What are four sentences for the word radiation?
A nuclear meltdown that threatened a radiation leak at Three Mile Island south of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was the first nuclear reactor crisuis in the US. Though excess radiation can cause cancer, small dose radiation can kill or shrink tumor cells. In a radiation emergency, people should try to protect themselves from exposure. The sun's radiation can cause sunburn.
How does radiation treat malignant tumors?
Radiation therapy kills malignant tumor cells by breaking them apart.
How do radioactive implants work?
Interstitial radiation therapy places the sources of radiation directly into the tumor and surrounding tissue.
Is radiation always effective in shrinking a brain tumor?
Theres always a chance that radiation will not work... as there is with any method.
Can radiation therapy shrink a tumor and make it easier to remove?
Yes
What is childhood renal carcinoma?
It's called Wilms tumor. It's a malignant tumor of the kidney occuring in childhood. This tumor may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, and chemo.
Can cobalt therapy shrink a tumor?
Yes, cobalt therapy can shrink a tumor by using high energy radiation to destroy cancer cells. The radiation damages the DNA of the cancer cells, halting their ability to divide and grow. This can lead to a reduction in the size of the tumor over time.
