gammateraapia
Gammateraapia, also known as gamma radiotherapy, is a type of external beam radiation therapy that uses gamma rays to treat cancer. Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, similar to X-rays but with higher energy. This high energy allows gamma rays to penetrate deep into the body and damage the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing.
The primary device used for gammateraapia is a gamma knife, which is a specialized form of stereotactic