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a narrow beam of high-intensity gamma radiation is directed at cancerous tissue
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What is it called when radioactive materials are implanted into the tissues to be treated?
The most general term is "radiotherapy", or "radiation therapy", but that term would also include external sources of radiation being used to irradiate the target tissue. When radioactive sources are implanted to deliver a therapeutic dose of radiation, the term "brachytherapy" is used.
Why freeze skin cancer?
This technique is sometimes used because to kill cancer cells, they have to be accessed in some way or another. If the cancer is on the outside of the skin, it's easily accessed and treated cryogenically, as opposed to chemotherapy or radiological therapy for internal cancers.
How is cancer best treated?
it can be treated by chemo therapy or if it is melanoma it can be cut out
How is lung cancer treated?
Lung cancer can be treated by surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, depending on the location and other factors.With surgery to remove the cancer, chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Does treated wood cause cancer?
no
What is leukemia and how is it treated?
cancer of the blood
Can colon cancer be treated?
yes
Can you get treated for cancer at the emergency room?
Yes, you can be tested for signs of cancer. However, if you suspect you have cancer and they find it in your system, you won't stay in the emergency room; you will be treated by cancer care centers with specializing doctors.
No. There is no vector for lung cancer. Lung cancer can not be treated but you can get therpy to help slow down the process. you can also get surgury if it is caught befor it spreads.?
This is untrue. Lung Cancer CAN be treated.
Can bladder cancer be treated with bicarbonate of soda?
Bladder cancer cannot be treated with bicarbonate of soda. There are three types of cancer that affect the bladder. They are transitional cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma. Bladder cancer is treated with chemotherapy, which sometimes causes the tumors to shrink, and then with surgery.
What is pre-cancer?
pre-cancer is one that can attack cells must be treated.
Is colon cancer fatal yes or no?
can be if its not treated
