Synonym(s)
Radiotherapy
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In a narrower sense, radiotherapy is the curative or palliative application of ionising radiation. In addition to X-ray therapy (up to 200 kV), the following are used: soft X-rays, telecurie therapy (radium cannons, caesium devices, telecobalt devices) with 137Cs, 60Co, radioactive isotopes, γ emitters, megavolt therapy with fast electrons, neutrons, protons, pi-mesons; soft X-rays or fast electrons in the form of fractional irradiation.
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Inoperable tumours or metastases.
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See below Cutaneous radiation syndrome
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer