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  1. Radiation therapy - Mayo Clinic

    Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is a type of cancer treatment. This treatment uses beams of intense energy to kill cancer cells.

  2. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) - Mayo Clinic

    Radiation therapy uses powerful energy beams to kill cancer cells. The energy can come from X-rays, protons or other sources. With IMRT , the beams of radiation ...

  3. Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) - Mayo Clinic

    Learn how imaging tests are used during radiation therapy to deliver treatment precisely, increasing effectiveness and reducing side effects.

  4. Radiation Oncology - Clinical trials

    Although radiation therapy to the pelvis has been a standard and important part of treatment for rectal cancer and has been shown to decrease the risk of the ...

  5. Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) - Mayo Clinic

    Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) is a radiation treatment that's done during surgery. IORT directs radiation to the target area while affecting the ...

  6. Radiation therapy for breast cancer - Mayo Clinic

    Radiation therapy to part of the breast (partial-breast irradiation) may be an option for some early-stage breast cancers. This technique directs internal or ...

  7. Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) Clinical Trials - Mayo Clinic Research

    Proton beam radiation therapy uses tiny charged particles to deliver radiation directly to the tumor and may cause less damage to normal tissue. Intensity- ...

  8. Stereotactic body radiotherapy - Type - Mayo Clinic

    This type of radiotherapy uses highly targeted radiation beams to treat tumors in all parts of the body.

  9. Radiation Therapy Clinical Trials - Mayo Clinic Research

    Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. The hippocampus is part of the brain that is important for memory. Avoiding the ...

  10. 3D conformal radiation - Mayo Clinic

    Radiation therapy uses powerful energy beams to kill cancer cells. The energy can come from X-rays, protons or other sources. In 3D conformal radiation, the ...