What goes round comes round
2006

The Evolution of Radiation Therapy and Diagnostic Imaging

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Abdullah BJJ MBBS, FRCR

Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Conclusion

Radiation therapy has significantly advanced and is now an essential part of cancer treatment, integrating with diagnostic imaging for better patient outcomes.

Supporting Evidence

  • Radiotherapy has evolved from primitive techniques to a crucial component of cancer treatment.
  • New biological therapies are becoming part of cancer treatment alongside traditional methods.
  • Imaging plays a vital role in planning and monitoring therapy.

Takeaway

Radiation therapy has improved a lot over the years, and now doctors use it together with imaging to help treat cancer better.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.2349/biij.2.1.e1

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