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For the majority of cancers, the process of receiving a diagnosis begins with a biopsy. The wait for these biopsy results can be incredibly nerve-wracking. Depending on the type of biopsy you’ve had, it can take several days for your results to come back; rest assured, a longer wait does not necessarily mean a positiveContinue reading “Strategies to remain calm while waiting for biopsy results”

Understanding radiation therapy (radiotherapy), side effects, treatment costs and FAQs. What is radiation therapy? Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, is the use of radiation to safely treat and manage cancer. Radiation oncologists use radiation to eradicate cancer cells, reduce their growth or relieve symptoms of cancer. Radiation therapy treats cancer by damaging cancer cells while limitingContinue reading “Radiation therapy”