Radiation therapy, Definition, Types, & Side Effects

Radiation therapy, the use of ionizing radiation (high-energy radiation that displaces electrons from atoms and molecules) to destroy cancer cells. In addition to treating cancer, radiation oncologists may also use ionizing radiation to treat benign tumors that are unable to be removed by surgery.

Frontiers Organ-Specific Effects of Low Dose Radiation Exposure: A Comprehensive Review

Diseases Caused by Protists, Overview & Examples - Lesson

MRI Scan, Definition, Purpose & Side Effects

Radiation Boost: Purpose, Side Effects, Process, and More

What to Expect When Having Radiation Therapy

Endotoxin Definition, Origin & Examples - Lesson

Lateral Meristem & Secondary Shoot System Growth - Lesson

Interphase, Definition, Stages & Purpose - Lesson

Radiation Therapy

Chemotherapy vs. Radiation for Lung Cancer: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More

Radiation Therapy for Primary Liver Cancer

Multiple Births: Symptoms, Difficulties & Types - Lesson