Is it possible to hear the words, “You need radiation treatment” and not feel completely overwhelmed? As if hearing the words “you have cancer” isn’t scary enough, deciding to undergo radiation treatment adds an entirely new layer of uncertainty to your cancer journey.
What is Radiation Treatment? Radiation is a form of cancer treatment that utilizes large amounts of high-energy particles or waves to target and kill cancer cells.
Radiation kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA, making it impossible for the cells to keep dividing. Radiation therapy can be delivered two ways: externally or internally.
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