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Palliative Radiation Therapy

Palliative Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is used to treat cancer, to slow or stop its growth. Palliative radiation therapy can be used to ease symptoms such as pain or other problems that can be caused by the cancer, like breathing difficulties or bladder/bowel control.