Frequently Asked Questions

 


What diseases or problems does the radiation therapist treat?

Radiation therapist

A radiotherapist is a specialist in performing radiation therapy that involves the use of X-rays with high doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells.


The most common diseases that radiation therapists treat are:

Anal cancer:

Anal cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the anus. Anal cancer can cause pain, bleeding, and obstruction. There are a number of different treatments available for anal cancer. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Bone cancer :

Bone cancer originates within the bone mass, causing weakening of the bones.

Breast cancer:

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor in the mammary glands. It is the result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes that regulate the growth of cells causing uncontrolled growth of mammary cells.

Cancer:

Cancer is the excessive division of malignant cells which destroy the healthy tissues of the body.

Cervical cancer:

Certain viruses such as human papillomavirus (HPV) are the main cause of cervical cancer. It can be prevented by the HPV vaccine, responsible sex and early detection of HPV for initiation of treatment against it.

Gland cancer:

Gland cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the glands.

Lung cancer:

Lung cancer is the overgrowth of malignant glands in the lungs causing failure and blockages.

Lymphomas:

Lymphomas is a proliferation of defensive cells of the immune system, initiating cancer in the lymphatic system.

Skin cancer:

Skin cancer is a malignant disease caused by the abnormal growth of skin cells. The most common types of skin cancer are: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

Skin cancer:

Cutaneous cancer is caused by the transformation of skin cells to malignant cells such as keratinocytes and melanocytes. Mostly, skin cancers grow rapidly and uncontrollably.


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