Doctors sometimes use radiation therapy to treat early stage non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). To treat advanced stages, they may recommend radiation therapy alongside other treatments, such as ...

A doctor may recommend radiation therapy for soft tissue sarcoma to kill cancer cells before surgery, after surgery, or in place of surgery. Radiation therapy is an important part of a soft tissue ...

Proton therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses protons instead of X-rays. New research suggests it might effectively treat esophageal cancer with less risk of damaging nearby organs. The ...

Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. Dr. Laura ...

Metastasis-directed therapy (MDT) significantly improved outcomes in patients with oligometastatic prostate cancer, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson ...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait long to take the next step. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, moving from active surveillance ...

New radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes have been introduced around the world over the past decade. These include Y90 microspheres for liver malignancies, Lu177/Ac225 peptides for ...

Radiation therapy for early Dupuytren's disease involves directing low energy X-rays at the affected tissue. The aim is to stop the disease getting worse. Usually, 10 doses of radiation are given in 2 ...

Radiation therapy is an essential treatment for prostate cancers. Complications from radiation are very rare, but occasionally men can develop a urethral stricture after radiation treatment. The ...