Cancer treatments - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is the use of precisely targeted x-rays to destroy cancer cells. Radiotherapy can be administered by a variety of machines and devices, depending on which body part is affected and the type and stage of the tumour. Radiotherapy is ... [... more]
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Lymphoma - Better Health Channel.
Lymphoma is a general term for a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. The two main types of lymphoma are non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatment options include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and stem cell ... [... more]
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Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is the swelling of certain parts of the body, especially arms and legs, caused by problems with the lymphatic system. It can happen after surgery, particularly cancer-related surgery where radiotherapy has also been used. Treatment ... [... more]
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