Radiotherapy, or radiation therapy, is the clinical use of high energy rays (ionizing radiation) to induce DNA damage in all exposed cells to ultimately kill cancer cells or prevent cancer growth.

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause short-term side effects such as diarrhea, urine changes, and more. Long-term side effects such as urinary and bowel problems may also occur.

Source: Getty Images While radiation therapy and chemo are separate treatments, they both work by damaging or killing cancer cells. Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable ...

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IGSRT is endorsed as a first-line treatment for select NMSC cases, offering safety and efficacy with real-time imaging benefits. The therapy provides favorable cosmetic outcomes, especially in ...

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are both treatments for cancer – the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells to surrounding tissues. Chemotherapy, or “chemo,” uses special drugs to shrink ...

Psychologists share ways to dig yourself out of a therapy rut. By Christina Caron Therapy has been a part of Katerina Kelly’s weekly routine since elementary school, when a teacher suggested ...

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Our radiation oncologists use the latest technology available for radiation therapy. It’s important to understand how radiation therapy fits into your treatment plan so you can make choices about your ...