Gastrointestinal cancer radiation therapy is a form of radiation treatment used to target and destroy cancer cells in the gastrointestinal tract. It employs high-energy beams of radiation to shrink tumors and stop the growth of cancer cells. It is a non-surgical approach that can be used to treat cancers of the lini…
Gastrointestinal cancer radiation therapy is a form of radiation treatment used to target and destroy cancer cells in the gastrointestinal tract. It employs high-energy beams of radiation to shrink tumors and stop the growth of cancer cells. It is a non-surgical approach that can be used to treat cancers of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large bowel, and rectum. Radiation therapy may be used alone or in combination with other treatments, such as surgery and chemotherapy, to help control and slow the progression of gastrointestinal cancer. Benefits of this treatment include improved quality of life, reduced pain, and a greater chance of survival.
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