Diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Answers to Common Questions About Radiation
Physicians have used radiation therapy to treat breast cancer for well over a century. But even though it’s safe, some people facing the treatment have concerns. The first breast radiation treatment took place in Chicago in 1896, when an enterprising medical student irradiated an older woman in an X-ray tube factory on Halsted Street, according […]
Advances in Radiation
Targeted, pinpointed treatments may mean better control and fewer side effects Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many types of cancer, as it can successfully destroy cancer cells. But it can also come with downsides: skin damage, fatigue, nausea, long-term side effects and long treatment schedules. Fortunately, advancements in targeted and pinpointed radiation therapy […]
