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radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... Therapeutic radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It is the ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

*Radiation Therapy ... Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. It uses high-energy X-rays or ... particles to kill cancer cells. Understanding Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is a common ... 83865;understanding radiation therapy;radiation therapy;external radiation;internal radiation;brachytherapy;radiation oncology;oncology, radiation

*Radiation Therapy Resources ... . Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It can also ... Use these resources to help you learn about radiation therapy. Radiation Therapy: Support and ... Radiation;radiation therapy resources help;cancer treatment;82294

*Radiation Tx Skin Care ... your skin after radiation therapy. Skin Care During Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy can ... . Keep in mind that side effects don't affect how well the radiation therapy works on your cancer ... Oncology;Skin Care During Radiation Therapy;Oncology;82316

. Your oncologist may also act as the lead healthcare provider for all your cancer care. Oncology ... , form your cancer care team. Cancer Treatment Team Your cancer treatment team may include many ... cancer;cancer treatment;oncology;surgeon;oncologist;oncology nurse;treatment team;radiologist;p07151

*Radiation Therapy Ch ... Radiation therapy helps your child fight cancer. It uses strong X-rays to kill cancer cells ... help your child cope with its side effects. Treating Cancer in Children: Radiation Therapy ... 40343;treating cancer in children, radiation therapy;child cancer treatment, radiation therapy ... ;radiation therapy, child cancer;pediatric cancer treatment, radiation therapy;radiation therapy

, radiation, and chemotherapy. GBM is a fast-growing cancer that tends to spread. It often comes ... healthcare provider uses radiation to treat cancer. Medical oncologist. This healthcare ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

*Radiation Short Term Side Effects ... -Term Side Effects Radiation therapy uses strong energy beams to kill cancer cells. It tends to damage ... your cancer is getting worse or that therapy isn’t working. Caring for your skin Skin problems ... 83871;radiation therapy, managing side effects;radiation oncology, side effects

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It ... (ALL): Radiation Therapy  What is radiation therapy? Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

*Cancer Hair Loss Coping ... Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Not all types of ... cooling cap. Not all types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause hair loss, but if it does happen ... Oncology coping with hair loss;cancer;82305;chemotherapy;chemo;alopecia

. Radiation oncologist.  This provider treats cancer with radiation therapy. Pulmonologist ... (oncologic surgeon).  This provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This ... mesothelioma;radiation oncologist for malignant mesothelioma;BMesD2

Cancer, Treatment ... cancer care team. The cancer care team may include any or all these providers, plus others: Primary ... cancer cells. Radiation therapy. This uses radiation to kill cancer cells. Surgery ... cancer;cancer treatment;childhood cancer treatment;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;p02718

*ALL Ch ... concerns? With treatment, ALL is usually cured. But chemo and radiation therapy can cause long ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... diseases. Pediatric oncologist. This doctor manages your child's cancer care. They get advanced ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tx Choices ... Treatment Options for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... cells remain. If cancer cells are seen, another layer of skin is removed. This is repeated until all ... . Laser therapy.  The surgeon uses a narrow beam of intense light to burn away cancer cells ... cancer;oncology;skin;cancer;tumors;squamous;cells;non-melanoma;basal;carcinoma;radiation ... ;radiotherapy;surgery;chemotherapy;17589-1;skin cancer treatment

*Radiation Therapy Team ... Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. This therapy can ... help you in your fight against cancer. Your radiation therapy team will work with you during ... 83867;radiation therapy team;radiation therapy goals;radiation therapy treatment plan

Radiation Therapy for Adrenal Cancer ... Radiation therapy is not often the main treatment for adrenal cancer. But it may be used ... where the tumor has spread. Adrenal Cancer: Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy uses high ... adrenal;tumor;glands;cancers;oncology;treatments;radiation;therapy;radiotherapy;high-energy;kidneys;19180-1

Treatment for Thyroid Cancer: External Radiation Therapy ... *Thyroid Cancer ERT ... In radiation therapy, strong, high-energy rays kill cancer cells or slow their growth. In ... external radiation therapy, the radiation is aimed at the cancer from a source outside the body ... radiation;x-rays;beams;cells;internal;interstitial;seeds;radioactive;pellets;external;radiotherapy;external;oncology;cancer;tumors;thyroid;glands;17676-1

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... shrink the tumor first. Radiation therapy This treatment uses high-energy beams of X-rays or ... particles to kill cancer cells. The main goal of radiation is to kill cancer cells and reduce the chance the ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*Liver Cancer New Dx ... When You are Newly Diagnosed with Liver Cancer ... doctor who specializes in treating cancer with medicines, such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or ... chemotherapy. Radiation oncologist.  This is a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with ... cancer;liver cancer;treatment for liver cancer;BLivO1