Good Morning All
A defined explanation of why radiation is administered. Just read this
on another cancer discussion forum. Lets hope it is never necessary.
Radiation as Cancer Therapy
About half the people with cancer need or require radiation
therapy as part of their overall treatment plan. There are
three main reasons why radiation is employed. First, it is
used to try and cure the cancer and this is usually a
fairly long and complex course. Second, it is used for
palliation (relieve the symptoms). Third, radiation is used
adjunctively, usually after surgery, to prevent recurrence.
God Bless You All,
marty auslander
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