Journal of Cancer Science and Research
Open Access

Abstract

Radiation Therapy Types and Applications

Zhitai Song*

Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, is a form of cancer treatment that use high radiation doses to kill cancer cells and reduce the tumor growth. Very few levels of radiation are used in x-rays to see inside the body, just like when taking x-rays for teeth or broken bones. Different types of cancer can be treated with radio therapy also it can be used in combination with other cancer curatives includes chemotherapy and/or surgery.

Published Date: 2023-05-12; Received Date: 2023-04-10