What is external beam radiation therapy?
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Dr. Dede Bonner answered:External beam therapy is a method for targeting and delivering a beam of high-energy X-rays to the location of the tumor. The radiation oncologist should use careful planning to protect the surrounding tissues.
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External beam therapy is a method for targeting and delivering a beam of high-energy X-rays to the location of the tumor. The radiation oncologist should use careful planning to protect the surrounding tissues. More -
Intermountain Healthcare answered:Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer. In external beam radiation therapy, a large machine focuses a high dose of radiation at the cancer. The machine moves around you but doesn't touch you. The radiation is invisible and doesn't hurt.Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer. In external beam radiation therapy, a large machine focuses a high dose of radiation at the cancer. The machine moves around you but doesn't touch you. The radiation is invisible and doesn't hurt. More
