Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy beams or subatomic particles to damage the DNA inside prostate cancer cells. After enough damage, the cells cannot multiply, and they die.

A treatment option for prostate cancer patients is now available in the Midstate. The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in ...

There are several different types of radiation therapy. The type that may be recommended for you depends on a variety of factors, such as your cancer, its stage, and your treatment goals. Radiation ...

The compact proton therapy machine, a new innovation for treating cancer created by Stanford School of Medicine and industry partners, is the first of its kind in the nation. Photo by Steve ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — VCU Health has debuted southern Virginia’s only radiation therapy machine with new Varian HyperSight technology. On Wednesday, June 11, leaders from VCU Health, donors and local ...

In tonight’s Avera Medical Minute, learn how the addition of a new radiation therapy technology in Pierre made all the ...

After receiving radiation therapy for uterine cancer, you may experience fertility challenges, vaginal dryness, and bowel or bladder problems. Options to manage and relieve your side effects can vary.

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): With the objective of providing advanced and high-quality cancer care to patients from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states, facilities are being ...

Cancer experts have warned that over 80% of Ireland's radiotherapy machines need immediate or imminent replacement, with little or no active planning to do so.

Campaigners and clinicians call for urgent replacement programme for linear accelerators that are up to 18 years old ...

Cancer patients across the lower South Island will benefit from more precise and advanced treatment with a new $4.3 million ...