There are 2 main types of radiation therapy for breast cancer. They are external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy (BRAY-kee-THAYR-uh-pee). Doctors at MSK are national experts in both types.

Targeted Nano Therapies team The University of Wollongong researchers at the Imaging and Medical Beamline of the ANSTO Australian Synchrotron, where the microbeam radiation therapy ... also analysed ...

Doctors may consider delaying procedures that would put the pelvic region and the unborn child in the direct path of the beam ... treatment. Yes, if medically justified and with certain precautions.

the radiation source is placed at a distance from the patient (usually 80-150 cm). Healthy tissue, including skin, in the path of the beam can also be irradiated. To reduce this effect, higher-energy ...

The radiation team can adjust the beam accordingly. This minimizes exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Edge radiosurgery is not appropriate for all cancers. Ask your doctor if the Edge treatment ...

It was a radiation therapy machine. In layman’s terms it was a “cancer zapper”; a linear accelerator with a human as its target. Using X-rays or a beam of electrons, radiation therapy ...

Boron neutron capture therapy is being used in Japan ... between boron in the tumour and neutrons in the beam that releases a strong radiation locally, minimizing damage to healthy tissue.