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Need a simple explaination for this. what is radiation therapy?

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Radiation therapy: External radiation therapy is the use of x-rays to treat cancer. Why use radiation for cancer? Radiation has been used for cancer treatment since the late 1800s. It's use depends on cancer location, type, and stage. Unlike chemotherapy, it is a local treatment that only effects the area treated.

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