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How do you reduce the dangers of using radiotherapy to treat cancer? don't want to create new cancers.
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Board Certification: Radiation oncologists have specialized training in the use of radiation therapy techniques to treat cancers and to minimize the risks associated with the use of radiation. Board certification shows that the physician has passed a rigorous testing procedure to ensure they are adequately trained (not unlike board certification for other types of physicians).
Answered 7/6/2012
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