Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) helps prevent cancerous tumors from returning. IORT delivers a high radiation dose to the tumor area immediately after its removal. Learn why this is important.| Cleveland Clinic
Cancer treatments today reflect 250 years of research into fighting cancer. Here’s what you need to know about current cancer treatment options.| Cleveland Clinic
External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a common cancer treatment that delivers focused radiation beams to shrink or destroy tumors. Learn more.| Cleveland Clinic
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a powerful form of radiotherapy used to get rid of or shrink small tumors. Here’s what’s involved.| Cleveland Clinic
Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a form of radiation therapy in which a machine rotates around your body, sending varied energy beams to kill cancer cells.| Cleveland Clinic
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a cancer treatment. It uses a machine to send customized doses of radiation that kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.| Cleveland Clinic
Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells and prevent tumor growth.| Cleveland Clinic
Brachytherapy is internal radiation therapy that treats cancer. It involves placing radioactive implants near or inside a tumor. Learn more.| Cleveland Clinic
Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that treats small brain tumors with precision. Here’s how it works.| Cleveland Clinic
IGRT is a technique for delivering radiation therapy that kills cancerous cells. Read on to learn more.| Cleveland Clinic
Many people who learn they have a tumor assume the worst. But not all tumors are cancerous. And many cancerous tumors are treatable. Learn more.| Cleveland Clinic
Cancer can start almost anywhere, including your skin, muscle, organs, bones and blood. Find out how early treatment gives you the best outlook.| Cleveland Clinic
Oncologists specialize in oncology — the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating cancer. Learn about the different types of oncologists.| Cleveland Clinic
A CT (computed tomography) scan is an imaging test that can detect injuries and diseases.| Cleveland Clinic
