Säteilyterapia
Säteilyterapia, also known as radiation therapy or radiotherapy, is a medical treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It is a common and effective treatment for many types of cancer. The radiation works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which prevents them from growing and dividing. While the radiation can also damage healthy cells, medical professionals use various techniques to minimize this effect.
There are two main types of säteilyterapia: external beam radiation therapy and internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy).
The decision to use säteilyterapia depends on the type of cancer, its stage, the patient's overall health,