Dr. Horowitz answers the question: 'Different Types of Radiation Therapy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Are there different types of radiation treatment for prostate cancer, and what determines which ...

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My husband had surgery the first time he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Five years later, he had a recurrence. We investigated his options and decided to go with the proton therapy. I am ...

Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, is a type of cancer treatment in which specialists kill cancerous cells in the body by exposing them to ionizing radiation, such as X-rays, gamma rays, high-energy ...

A UCLA study shows that a new treatment combining a radioactive drug with radiation therapy could help delay hormone therapy ...

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Treatment depends on the sarcoma’s type, location, grade, and stage, as well as the patient’s overall health and goals of care. Many patients benefit from a team approach that includes oncologists, ...