radiation therapy

noun

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As of 2020, only about half of African countries had any external beam radiotherapy service — the most common form of radiation therapy for breast cancer — and none had sufficient capacity to meet their populations’ needs, according to the study. Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026 These include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, ADT, and sometimes recovery from surgery. Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026 For most, it is caused by exposure to the sun, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, and can be treated through radiation therapy, medication or the surgical removal of cancerous skin tissue. Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 Sandia researchers Patrick Doty and Isaac Aviña pointed out that the wearable dosimeter could change the way radiation therapy is administered by providing real-time feedback on radiation delivery and improving treatment accuracy. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiation therapy

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1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radiation therapy was in 1922

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“Radiation therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiation%20therapy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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radiation therapy

noun

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