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oncologist Radiation TherapyadminMarch 9, 2023March 28, 2023

Why do oncologists employ stereotactic body radiation therapy?

The cancer treatment is known as stereotactic body radiation therapy, or SBRT. It targets cancer cells with extremely focused and strong radiation doses while causing the least harm to healthy tissue. During SBRT, your oncologist will use a computer to precisely aim several radiation beams at your tumour from various angles. You can receive a...

Radiation TherapyadminJanuary 24, 2023March 28, 2023

Radiation therapy for cancer: A walkthrough

Radiation therapy is a method to cure cancer by decimating or damaging cancer cells with the help of high-energy waves. The waves prevent cancer growth and the creation of new cancer cells. However, there is a risk of non-cancer cells getting damaged by the waves. Radiation therapy involves focusing high-energy waves on the spot where...