The machines used to deliver external beam radiation therapy can be immensely complicated. Not only do they have to generate extremely powerful beams of ionizing radiation, they have to control ...

x-rays, gamma rays, and charged particles are types of radiation used for cancer treatment. The radiation may be delivered by a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy), or it may ...

Following are four key developments: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is an advanced external beam radiation ...

» What level of accuracy is needed in safe clinical practice in EBRT? A very high level of accuracy is needed. Within acceptable ranges of good practice and equipment performance, the prescribed ...

Managing fatigue, sleep, urinary symptoms and depression is key to improving cognitive function in those receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

LONG ISLAND, NY — Northwell Cancer Institute’s radiation therapy centers in Greenlawn and Lake Success became the first on ...

UAB's residency training sites include a total of six external-beam radiation therapy treatment machines, a high-dose rate (HDR) remote afterloader, and two CT-simulators. We have the most modern ...

Two main types of radiation therapy are used for prostate cancer: internal radiation therapy and external-beam radiation therapy. You might have both types. For prostate cancer, internal radiation ...