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A breath of fresh air – Shedding light on oxygen, radiation and cancer treatment

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The underlying principle of radiotherapy is using shaped beams of high energy light or particles to induce cell death in tumour cells, whilst sparing healthy cells.

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Radiotherapy can be incredibly effective, and is increasingly used in both a curative and palliative capacity to kill or control tumour growth, either alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy. It's a growing method, with up to 60% of cancer patients receiving radiotherapy in the course of treatment.

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