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Resistant to radiation therapy. Requiring high radiation therapy doses with associated high risks.
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Responsive to radiation therapy. Sensitive to the effects of radiant energy.
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See stereotactic radiosurgery. See stereotactic radiosurgery.
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A specialist in radiotherapy. One who practices radiotherapy or is versed in radiotherapeutics.
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The medical specialty concerned with the use of electromagnetic or particulate radiation in the treatment of disease. The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may...
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The return of symptoms or the tumor itself, as opposed to a remission. A tumor that has recurred (grown back), usually after a period of time following removal of the tumor.