Exploring radiation therapy Exploring radiation therapy James Rutter radiation oncologist My husband has prostate cancer and doctors have recommended radiation therapy. Radiation therapy works by fighting cell division and development. It's highly effective in treating many types of cancers.
Most people require daily treatments for two to eight weeks depending on diagnosis.
One advance is the Varian linear accelerator. This equipment provides a variety of radiation energy options for treating patients, regardless of the size or location of their tumors. Another breakthrough creates multiple images of the patient's body using 3-D treatment planning so doctors can view tumors from previously unobtainable angles. As for medical therapy, the center offers some of the latest drugs for targeting abnormal tissue growth. Use of our site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use .