External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a treatment where radiation beams come from a source outside the body. Usually, it comes from a machine called a linear accelerator (also called a LINAC).

There are several different types of radiation therapy. The type that may be recommended for you depends on a variety of factors, such as your cancer, its stage, and your treatment goals. Radiation ...

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 ...

After surgery to decrease the odds of the cancer returning If a person is unable to undergo surgery, for example if their health does not allow it or if the melanoma is in a hard-to-reach place To ...

Studies estimating cancer risk from CT radiation use data from different people exposed to different radiation (like atomic ...