Radiotherapy
Geneviève Chaput, Laura Regnier
Abstract
Family physicians play an integral role in the management of their patients with cancer. At least 50% of cancer patients will undergo radiation therapy at some point during their illness trajectory.[1][1] This article summarizes the basic principles, techniques, indications, and side effects (SEs)
Topics & Concepts
Radiation therapyMedicineMedical physicsComputer scienceCancerSurgeryInternal medicineAdvanced Radiotherapy TechniquesEffects of Radiation ExposureAdvances in Oncology and Radiotherapy