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. Radiation can come from a machine (external radiation) or from a small container of radioactive material implanted directly into or near a tumor (intern [..]

A procedure that uses computers to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor in order to target it as accurately as possible and give it the highest possible dose of radiation while sparing normal tissue as much as possible. Also known as targeted radiation therapy and as conformal or conformational radiation therapy. Conventional radiation thera [..]

Radiation therapy in which the source of radiation is a machine outside the body.

Radiation therapy in which a small container of radioactive material is implanted in the body, in or near the cancerous tumor.

The use of a number of precisely aimed beams of ionizing radiation, each coming from a different direction and meeting at a specific point, to deliver radiation treatment to that spot.

A procedure that uses computers to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor in order to target the tumor as accurately as possible and give it the highest possible dose of radiation while sparing normal tissue as much as possible. It is also known as 3-D conformal (or conformational) radiation therapy. Conventional radiation therapy directs x-ra [..]

The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam [..]

A treatment of certain neoplasms that is administered using an x ray

Also known as radiotherapy. The study and use of x-rays or radionuclides to treat abnormal tissue growths (malignant or nonmalignant).

Treatment given by a radiation oncologist that uses targeted, high energy X-rays to kill cancer cells.

Use of radiation sources to treat or relieve diseases, usually cancer.

The therapeutic use of ionizing radiation to treat disease in patients. Although most radiotherapy procedures are intended to kill cancerous tissue or reduce the size of a tumor, therapeutic doses may also be used to reduce pain or treat benign conditions. For example, intervascular brachytherapy uses radiation to treat clogged blood vessels. Other [..]

A type of medical treatment that uses high energy radiation such as X-rays.

Using radiation from neutron, X-rays, and various other sources to shrink tumors and kill cancerous cells.

In veterinary medicine, radiation therapy was first attempted at the beginning of the twentieth century. During the last 50 years, tremendous advances have been made. The use of histopathology, MRI and CAT scans has resulted in accurate diagnosis of the type and location of tumors. In addition, new technology has increased the effectiveness and dec [..]

Also called radiotherapy, radiation therapy is primarily used in the treatment of cancers. A radioactive isotope may be implanted, or the area to be treated may be bombarded by a stream of radiation.

treatment that uses x-rays and other sources of radiation to kill cancer cells.

Treatment with high-energy rays (from x-rays or other sources) designed to control disease and destroy cancer cells.

X-ray treatment that damages or kills cancer cells.

Treatment with high-energy radiation from X-rays or other sources of radiation (like radioisotopes).

This is a treatment used to fight cancer. High-energy rays damage cancer cells so they stop growing.

Radiation therapy is the medical use of ionizing radiation as part of cancer treatment to control malignant cells.

Cancer treatment using high-energy ionizing radiation, either as a beam of gamma rays, electrons, neutrons, or photons, or as a radioactive implant. | ↑ Back to Top

the local use of radiation to destroy cancer cells or stop them from dividing and growing.

Computer Systems or Programs used in accurate computations for providing Radiation Dosage treatment to Patients.

The use of pre-treatment imaging modalities to position the Patient, delineate the target, and align the beam of Radiation to achieve optimal accuracy and reduce Radiation damage to surrounding non-ta [..]

Treatment of a disease by X-ray, radium, cobalt or high-energy particle sources.

The use of ionizing radiation in the treatment of disease, usually cancer. These services are provided by a radiation therapies or a physician qualified in therapeutic radiology.

The use of radiation or radioactive substances to treat disease.

The use of high-energy waves or particles of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

the application of specific, intense energy from a machine or radioactive substance that can kill cancer cells or prevent them from growing and dividing.

Use of high energy rays or particles to treat disease. Types include X-Ray, Electron Beam, Gamma rays from Cobalt, Radium, Iridium, Cesium.

Also called radiotherapy and irradiation. The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy), or it may come from radioactive material placed in the body near cancer cells (internal [..]

The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy), or it may come from radioactive material placed in the body near cancer cells (internal radiation therapy). Systemic radiation th [..]

the treatment of disease, e.g., cancer, using radiation

See radiotherapy.

The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy), or it may come from radioactive material placed in the body in the area near cancer cells (internal radiation therapy, implant radiation, [..]

The use of high-energy rays directed to a specific area of the body or the entire body to reduce cancer cells.

medical treatment where an energy beam is directed at a tumor.

Radiation is used to kill rapidly growing cancer cells or other malignancies. Unfortunately, high doses of radiation, especially in combination with Chemotherapy, also kill the body's adult stem [..]

Strong X-ray beams are directed at the area to be treated, such as a cancerous tumor. This technique involves sophisticated methods of outlining the tumor, gauging its size, and determining how much r [..]

Treatment with x-rays, gamma rays, or electrons to damage or kill malignant cells. The radiation may come from outside the body (external radiation) or from radioactive materials placed directly in the tumor (implant radiation). Radiologist

 Cancer treatment with radiation (high-energy rays or radioactive implanted "seeds").

The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam [..]