radiotherapies
Tumor-targeting radiation treatments
Radiotherapies is the plural of radiotherapy, the treatment of disease—especially cancer—using radiation such as X-rays or gamma rays.
The radiation damages or destroys targeted cells while attempting to spare surrounding healthy tissue.
Different radiotherapies may use external beams, implanted radioactive sources, or injected radioactive substances: The oncologist discussed several radiotherapies before recommending a course of treatment.
Cancer medicine specialty
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- fractionationSeparating mixture into components
- dosimetryRadiation absorption measurement
linac · brachytherapy · teletherapy · photons · electrons · protons · megavoltage · cobalt-60
Vulnerability to radiation damage
- fractionationSeparating mixture into components
- repairRestore to working order
- redistributionSharing out again differently
- repopulationRestoring inhabitants to emptied areas
apoptosis · necrosis · hypoxia · oxygenation · tolerance · carcinogenesis
Physician specializing in tumors
- planningArranging for future events
- simulationImitation of real processes
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- marginsEdges of a page
boost · fields · isocenter · immobilization · mask · tattoos · positioning · verification
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- erythemaCutaneous vascular flushing
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- lymphedemaSwelling from obstructed drainage
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
alopecia · dermatitis · esophagitis · pneumonitis · cystitis · proctitis · neuropathy · scarring
Targeted radiation destroying tumors
- conformalMaintains angles locally
- intraoperativeDuring a surgical procedure
- cranialOf the skull
- neutronUncharged nuclear particle
oncology
Cancer medicine specialty
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- fractionationSeparating mixture into components
dosimetry · linac · brachytherapy · teletherapy · photons · electrons · protons · megavoltage · cobalt-60 · accelerator
radiosensitivity
Vulnerability to radiation damage
- fractionationSeparating mixture into components
- repairRestore to working order
- redistributionSharing out again differently
repopulation · apoptosis · necrosis · hypoxia · oxygenation · tolerance · carcinogenesis
oncologist
Physician specializing in tumors
- planningArranging for future events
- simulationImitation of real processes
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
margins · boost · fields · isocenter · immobilization · mask · tattoos · positioning · verification · imaging
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- erythemaCutaneous vascular flushing
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- lymphedemaSwelling from obstructed drainage
nausea · alopecia · dermatitis · esophagitis · pneumonitis · cystitis · proctitis · neuropathy · scarring · stenosis
radiosurgery
Targeted radiation destroying tumors
- conformalMaintains angles locally
- intraoperativeDuring a surgical procedure
- cranialOf the skull
radiotherapieschemotherapies
Drug therapies for cancer
surgery · chemotherapy · surgical intervention · immunotherapies · immunotherapy
radiotherapieswatchful waiting
Monitoring before acting
hospice care · palliative care · observation · comfort care · supportive care