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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 08.06.2024

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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.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Inoperable tumours or metastases.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

See below Cutaneous radiation syndrome

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Last updated on: 08.06.2024

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer