Radiation therapy kills non-small cell lung cancer cells with beams of concentrated energy. X-rays are often used in radiation therapy to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy can be administered from outside your body, as external beam therapy. It can also be administered internally, through implants placed near your tumor. This is known as brachytherapy. Radiation therapy is often used in combination with other treatments to make them more effective.
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