New Study Shows Radiotherapy as a Safe and Effective Treatment Option for Cancer Patients
Introduction to Radiotherapy Radiotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses radiation to kill cancer cells. It is also used to shrink tumors, reduce pain, or help control symptoms. The radiation can come from a machine outside the body (external beam radiation) or from radioactive material placed in the body near cancer cells (internal radiation, brachytherapy). Radiotherapy has been used to treat cancer since the late 1800s. It is one of the most common treatments for many types of cancer. It is usually given along with other treatments, such as surgery or chemotherapy. The report "Radiotherapy Market by Type (Product, Service), Technology (LINAC, Stereotactic LINAC, Particle Therapy, Cobalt-60 Teletherapy), Procedure (IMRT, IGRT, 3D-CRT, LDR, HDR), Application (Prostate, Breast, Lung), End User (Hospital) - Global Forecasts to 2027", is valued at USD 6.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 8.1 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period...