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Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy uses high energy waves similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells.

Planning radiotherapy

Read about what happens at your planning appointment for radiotherapy.

Radiotherapy for skin cancer

Find out what radiotherapy you have for skin cancer and the side effects.

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18 Sep 2014

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