You must be aware about radiation therapy used for killing a cancerous tumor. This therapy is highly effective when it comes to treating various types of cancers. In the therapy, when they focus the radiation waves on the target area, it produces ionizing radiation. These ions cause reduction in the size of tumors and assist in destroying the cancerous cells. They use this therapy either independently or with other such therapies such as chemotherapy. No doubt, this therapy has come up as a trustworthy treatment option. A radiation therapist is also called by the term ‘oncologist’ (Oncology is that part of medical science, which deals with tumor study as well as treatment).
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