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Types of Radiation Therapy
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IGRTImage-guided radiation therapy is a technology advancement that enables the use of frequent imaging during a course of radiation therapy to support precision and accuracy in areas prone to movement, such as lungs and prostate gland, as well as for tumors located close to critical organs and tissues. |
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IMRTIntensity-modulated radiation therapy is an advanced mode of radiotherapy that allows computer-controlled radiation intensity to be changed (modulated) during treatment to support three-dimensional treatment precision and accuracy. |
- About 60 percent of people with cancer receive radiation therapy.
- Radiation therapy does not hurt while it is being given.
- Radiation therapy may be used alone or in conjunction with other forms of treatment.
- Hair loss generally only occurs at the site of the radiation therapy and is usually temporary.
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