Principles of oncology: how radiation therapy works
Graham, W.J.; Murphy, D.P.
Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association 84(9): 451-454
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-1876 PMID: 1757839 Document Number: 376970
Radiation therapy remains the primary mode of treatment for many types and stages of cancer as well as playing an extremely important adjunct role in the treatment of many other malignancies, often in combination with medical and surgical oncology. The combination treatments often yield cure and long-term control rates far in excess of single modality treatment.
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