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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is ultraviolet radiation? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes mainly from the sun as part of the …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer On this page: Treatment … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to … of the body. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the genetic material of cancer cells, …
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… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to … of the body. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the genetic material of cancer cells, …
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… Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer On this page: … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells. The …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment … Is Done Side Effects How Well It Works Treatment Overview Radiation can be used to control pain by destroying a … on bones, nerves, or other organs. This may be done with radiation to part of the body or, in rare cases, with …
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… Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation On this page: Overview … If you use them, be sure the room is well-ventilated. Radiation exposure: X-rays, air travel, and electrical … can be done with a lead apron that shields your belly. The radiation from electrical appliances such as televisions, …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview What is radiation? Radiation is energy that travels as a wave or particle. Some …
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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: … Risks Treatment Overview External beam radiation therapy uses doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. A beam of radiation is aimed …
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… Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy is used to destroy cancer cells. This … 15 to 30 visits to a facility with special equipment. Radiation therapy may be used in combination with other …
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… Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer? Decision … to your doctor about them. Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer? 1 Get … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have radiation treatment to the prostate. Have surgery to remove …
