Topic Overview

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is treatment used to stop the spread of cancer. It must be carefully done to minimize side effects and maximize benefits.

Rehabilitation

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Definition

Radiation therapy is treatment used to stop the spread of cancer. It must be carefully done to minimize side effects and maximize benefits.

Concept record

Canonical title: Radiation Therapy
Alphabetical key: R
Category: Rehabilitation
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Brachytherapy, Radiotherapy
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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