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Radiation therapy helps fight cancer by using high-energy rays, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which prevents them from growing and dividing.
The three main methods for treating cancer are surgery, systemic therapy, and radiation therapy. Systemic therapy works throughout the body, while radiation therapy works locally. Focused radiation therapy can kill cancer cells and cause tumors to shrink.
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Is radiotherapy possible to be used in combination with other methods?
Nearly 50% of cancer patients undergo the procedure. We always work closely with surgeons and oncologists. For example, combining radiation therapy with immunotherapy yields very good results, because once the tumor has been broken down by radiation therapy, it becomes more visible to the immune system, making immunotherapy more effective.
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How does stereotactic radiation therapy differ from traditional radiation therapy?
The stereotactic procedure is extremely technologically advanced. Between one and five sessions are needed to treat one patient. It offers an accuracy of 0.8 millimeters, allowing us to treat tumors whose diameter is less than 5 cm. Patients only have to come a few times for 10 minutes and do not experience any pain.
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Stereotactic radiotherapy is suitable for which types of cancer?
Stereotactic radiotherapy was created for the treatment of lymph nodes and brain metastases. Nowadays, however, we even treat mobile targets such as lung tumors, which move with breathing. We also apply it to tumors in the stomach and pancreas area, liver metastases, and prostate cancer.
