1). Radiosurgery: Brain Surgery Without the Knife By : Art Gib
Each year cancer research programs continue to grow: funding increases, new technologies make year-old discoveries obsolete, and more doctors and scientists contribute their ideas and methods to understanding and eradicating cancer. As these strides are made, more treatment options become available and fewer people are forced to endure painful and invasive treatments.
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2). Radiation Treatment: A Brief Overview By : Art Gib
Cancer treatment is mainly administered by two methods, chemotherapy and radiation. Radiation therapy, which is also referred to as radiotherapy, x-ray therapy or irradiation, uses energy called ionizing radiation to destroy cancer cells with the intention of shrinking tumors.
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4). Fighting Cancer with Radiotherapy By : Art Gib
Radiotherapy is an effective and relatively simple treatment for brain tumors. Using state-of-the-art tools, radiation oncologist can effectively eradicate certain types of brain tumors with very little damage to surrounding areas.
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