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10. Radiation Therapy
It is not always possible to completely remove a tumor, or surgery may be deemed not suitable for the patient. In such instances, alternative treatment methods will be needed, and this will typically mean radiation therapy. This involves exposing the patient to concentrated rays of particles.
The particles will cause damage to the tumors’ cells as they pass through the patient’s body. This will often be done over a period of six weeks in small doses, although sometimes it may be undertaken in a single, larger dose. Although radiation can be effective at damaging cancerous cells, it can also cause damage to the surrounding healthy cells, so it needs to be used carefully.
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