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National Cancer Awareness Day 2020: What Is Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment?
Every year on 7 November, the National Cancer Awareness Day (NCAD) is observed in India. The day was first observed in 2014 after the announcement by Dr Harsh Vardhan, the Union Health Minister of India.
NCAD is meant to highlight the significance and increase awareness on early detection and prevention of cancer, which is the second leading cause of deaths worldwide. The day falls on the birth anniversary of French-Polish scientist Madame Curie whose discovery has paved way for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer through nuclear energy and radiation therapy.
In this article, we will discuss radiation therapy and its importance and side effects on cancer treatment. Take a look.
What Is Radiation Therapy?
Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is an effective cancer care program to treat cancer or provide relief from its symptoms. It is mainly used in combination with surgical methods or with systemic chemotherapy in the treatment procedure for cancer.
According to a study, around 14 million new cancer cases are diagnosed every year, out of which the radiation therapy has the potential to cure around 3.5 million people along with providing additional palliative relief to 3.5 million people. These data show that radiation therapy has the potential to provide benefit to around 50 per cent of cancer patients for the management of this chronic condition.
