radiation oncology
Cancer beam treatment
Radiation oncology is the medical specialty focused on treating cancer with radiation.
Radiation oncologists use targeted beams of high-energy particles to destroy tumors or slow their growth, often in combination with surgery or chemotherapy: She was referred to radiation oncology after the biopsy results came back.
- proton therapyCancer treatment with charged particles
- brachytherapyLocalized implanted radiation oncology
- linear acceleratorStraight-path particle accelerator
- gamma knifeFocused-beam brain treatment device
- radiobiologyStudy of radiation's biological effects
DNA damage · fractionation · boost dose · dosimetry · beam · contouring · radiosensitivity · apoptosis · mask · dry mouth · cells · cancer · targeting · planning · treatment · shielding · proton · ring the bell
radiation oncologysurgery
Invasive medical procedure
chemotherapy · immunotherapy · cryotherapy · hormone therapy · targeted therapy
radiation oncologypalliative care
Relief-focused medicine for illness
hospice care · comfort care · supportive care · end-of-life care · watchful waiting
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