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radiation therapy

noun

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The actress completed chemotherapy in July 2024 and received radiation therapy. Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025 Management of the disease may include surgery, radiation therapies, hormone therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy among other treatment options, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 The 82-year-old is battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer and just completed a round of radiation therapy last week. Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025 Former President Joe Biden has finished a round of radiation therapy in his treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson told CNN. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radiation therapy

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First Known Use

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 3 Dec. 2025.

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radiation therapy

noun

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