Dr. Horowitz answers the question: 'Different Types of Radiation Therapy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Are there different types of radiation treatment for prostate cancer, and what determines which ...

Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high doses of radiation to damage cancer cells, either killing them or slowing their growth. Unlike the low-dose radiation used in X-rays to see inside the ...

Radiation therapy is often a key part of treatment for oral cancer. The side effects can be uncomfortable but are usually temporary. Tongue cancer is a type of oral cancer. Often, the best course of ...

Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They can be primary (originating in the brain) or ...

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. Treatment options include different types of surgery, radiation therapy, topical medications, light therapy, and more. Squamous cell carcinoma usually ...

Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy rays, like X-rays, gamma rays or protons, to target and destroy cancer cells. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from ...

Doctors may use radiation therapy to treat benign tumors. Radiation can shrink and eliminate benign growths without doctors having to perform surgery. Benign tumors are noncancerous growths that can ...

The Radiopharmaceutical Therapy and Dosimetry Lab at Johns Hopkins Medicine, headed by George Sgouros, Ph.D., has been awarded a $15 million grant, to be dispersed over the next five years, from the ...

Extreme heat and plenty of sunshine is a given for Atlanta, especially this summer. In June, there were nearly 285 hours of sunshine, and we’re on track for more rays this month, according to U.S.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with Medicaid coverage had significantly higher odds of experiencing interruptions in radiation therapy ...

Treatment for neurofibromatosis type 1 may involve surgery, radiation therapy, or medication. In some cases, treatment may not be necessary unless symptoms become bothersome. Neurofibromatosis type 1 ...