radiation therapy

noun

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Other risk factors for breast cancer in men include being over the age of 50, a family history of breast cancer, obesity, exposure to hormone and radiation therapy treatments, liver disease and certain conditions that affect the testicles, according to the CDC. ABC News, 10 June 2026 The 83-year-old underwent radiation therapy in October 2025 and was also being treated using hormone therapy, a spokesperson said at the time. Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Remove the prostate surgically or do a combination of radiation therapy and hormone therapy. Angus Chen, STAT, 31 May 2026 In some cases, surgery is required to remove an adrenal tumor, or radiation therapy is needed to shrink a growing pituitary tumor. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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radiation therapy

noun

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