Most people interpret radiation as a bad thing—but it isn’t always. In fact, radiation is a very normal phenomenon. For now, let’s just say that radiation is when an object produces energy. When a ...

Dr. Horowitz answers the question: 'Different Types of Radiation Therapy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Are there different types of radiation treatment for prostate cancer, and what determines which ...

Prior to 1896, no one had ever had an X-ray picture taken of a body part. This now-ubiquitous diagnostic tool that lets us see deep inside the body simply hadn’t been invented yet. But just 121 years ...

Oral cancer involves malignant growths or tumors that can occur anywhere in the mouth or the throat. Doctors sometimes recommend radiation therapy to treat it, which involves doses of radiation to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A personalized approach to radiation therapy can maximize therapeutic effect across multiple cancer types, ...

UPTON, NY – In deep space, protons are the most abundant type of charged particle. Therefore, before astronauts can safely travel far from Earth for long periods of time, it is important to know how ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers identified the largest proportions of women faculty in breast, gynecology and pediatric specialties.

Your doctor may give you a clean bill of health after prostate cancer treatment, which is great news. The not-so-good news is there’s a chance you could get a different cancer unrelated to your ...