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  2. Radiation Therapy: Purpose, Risks, Procedure, and More

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    Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy waves to damage or destroy cancer cells. The waves stop cancer cells from growing and making more cancer cells by affecting the DNA ...

  3. Radiation therapy - Wikipedia

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    8–52. MedlinePlus. 001918. [ edit on Wikidata] Radiation therapy or radiotherapy ( RT, RTx, or XRT) is a treatment using ionizing radiation, generally provided as part of cancer therapy to either kill or control the growth of malignant cells. It is normally delivered by a linear particle accelerator.

  4. Therac-25 - Wikipedia

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    The Therac-25 is a computer-controlled radiation therapy machine produced by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) in 1982 after the Therac-6 and Therac-20 units (the earlier units had been produced in partnership with Compagnie générale de radiologie (CGR) of France). [1]

  5. Radiation for Thyroid Cancer: What to Expect - Healthline

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    Some common side effects of radiation therapy for thyroid cancer include: fatigue. skin changes. swelling or inflammation. difficulty swallowing. dry mouth. changes in taste. hoarseness. nausea ...

  6. Prostate Radiation Side Effects on Your Bowels: What to Know

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    Takeaway. Radiation therapy can be a highly effective treatment for prostate cancer, but it can also cause many side effects that affect your bowel, such as diarrhea, constipation, and rectal ...

  7. Side Effects of Radiation for Prostate Cancer Vs. Benefits

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    Some of the most common side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer include erectile dysfunction, urinary problems, and bowel problems. These side effects usually pass after weeks or ...

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