Radiation Dose
The amount of radiation administered during treatment.
Linear Accelerator
A machine that creates high-energy radiation to treat cancer.
Fractionation
The division of the total dose of radiation into smaller doses delivered over a number of days.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
A type of radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor in a single session.
External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
A type of radiation therapy that delivers radiation from outside the body.
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
An advanced form of EBRT that modulates the radiation intensity to more precisely target the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.
Radiation Physicist
A specialized physicist who helps plan radiation treatments, ensures the radiation machines deliver the correct dose, and makes sure patients are treated safely.
Radiation Therapist
A medical professional who administers radiation treatment.
Radiation Oncology
A medical specialty that uses high-energy rays, charged particles, or radioactive elements to treat cancer.
Brachytherapy
A form of radiation therapy where a source of radiation is put inside or very near to the area needing treatment.
