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Radiation therapy is a form of therapy that uses MegaVoltage (MeV) X-ray beams to treat cancer. There are several types of energies used such as electrons or photos.
Photos are used for patients who have cancers that are deep within the body such as the lungs, or the pelvis.
Electron therapy is used for patients who have cancers that are closer to the surface of the skin. Electrons do not go as deep into the body as photos do.
Orthovoltage, and Superficial Radiation Therapy is used for patients who have skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinomas (skin cancers). This treatment is very similar to electron treatment and uses beam collimation to help preserve the surrounding tissue while effectively treating the cancer.
Brachythreapy is another form of Radiation Therapy it's where the doctor inserts various type of live sources into the body to help cure the patients cancer.
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What is internal radiation therapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiation therapy, radiation therapy, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
How do radioactive implants work?
Interstitial radiation therapy places the sources of radiation directly into the tumor and surrounding tissue.
How is radiation therapy administered?
Radiation therapy is delivered via external radiation or via internal radiation therapy (the implantation/injection of radioactive substances).
Can radiation be transferred to your clothes through radiation therapy?
Radiation Therapy is not transferred to clothing.
Is Radiation therapy a local treatment?
Radiation therapy is a local treatment
What is radiotherapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiation therapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
What happens in external radiation therapy?
In external radiation therapy a beam of radiation is directed from outside the body at the cancer
What is electron beam therapy also called?
It is sometimes called cobalt therapy, radiation therapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, radiotherapy, or irradiation
What qualifications are required for jobs in Radiation Therapy?
To be able to work as a qualified radiation therapist one must graduate with either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy. One must also have a state license and certification with the ARRT if its required in your state.
What is Radiation therapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
Does Prostate cancer respond to radiation therapy?
Prostate cancer responds well to radiation therapy
What you call the amount of radiation therapy?
Radiation Therapy dose is measured in Gray (abbrev. Gy).
