#126 Radiation Oncology Part 1: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
The Different Types of Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy works by using photons to kill cancer cells. The role of radiation can really differ based on if it's new adjuvant, in other words, a pre-op to shrink the tumor or post-op to reduce any residual disease. External beam versus brachytherapy is when you take a radioactive source and you bring it into the tumor.
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