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radiation therapy - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Radiation therapy : The use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells, stopping them from growing and dividing. Like surgery, radiation therapy is a local treatment that affects cancer cells only in the treated area. ...
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Hotlines for radiation therapy (Source: HealthHotLines)

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Radiation therapy

News on radiation therapy

Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Cuts Prostate Cancer Deaths (MedicineNet) Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients (MedicineNet) Radiation Improves Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on radiation therapy

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