strålebehandlingsmetoder
Strålebehandling, also known as radiation therapy, is a medical treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It is a common and effective tool in the fight against cancer, often used alone or in combination with other therapies like surgery and chemotherapy. The radiation works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing. While it targets cancer cells, some healthy cells can also be affected, leading to side effects. The type and severity of side effects depend on the area of the body being treated and the dose of radiation received. Common side effects can include fatigue, skin changes in the treated area, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea.
There are two main types of external beam radiation therapy: conventional and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).