Cancer Dictionary
Comprehensive medical dictionary with cancer-related terms, definitions, and explanations to help you better understand medical terminology and concepts.
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Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It can be delivered externally via machines outside the body, or internally, where radioactive material is placed in the body near cancer cells. This treatment aims to damage the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing.
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