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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy …
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… Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why … Is Done Side Effects How Well It Works Treatment Overview Radiation can be used to control pain by destroying a … may be given a shot with a radioactive medicine. Radiation therapy is the use of X-rays to destroy cancer cells and …
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… Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Treatment … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy is used to destroy cancer cells. This procedure may …
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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 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 destroy …
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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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… Family Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Family therapy is based on the belief that the family is a unique … which is powerful and affects all of its members. Family therapy is based on the following concepts as well. Illness …
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… Humour Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview Humour therapy (sometimes called therapeutic humour) uses the power of smiles and laughter to aid healing. Humour therapy helps you find ways to make yourself (or others) …
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… Light Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Light therapy is the main treatment for seasonal affective … but not as bright as direct sunlight. The most common light therapy uses a special type of fluorescent light, called a …