Radiation therapy is a very common treatment for cancer, usually in tandem with either surgery to chemotherapy. If you’re wondering what is radiation, consider yourself lucky. Radiotherapy uses high-energy rays (or concentrated particles) to find and destroy cancer cells in a very specific part of the body. Continue Reading Article >
7 Medical Imaging Myths and Misconceptions
There are many myths surrounding medical imaging that unfortunately frighten patients. These myths make them believe that medical imaging is dangerous. Many people believe that all imaging involves radiation which is certainly not true and one of the most hurtful myths. There are many type of medical imaging scans that do not involve radiation. Medical imaging is a way to determine if patients need surgery or treatment for an illness. It is also used to determine if treatment has been effective. Continue Reading Article >