Why Predictive Testing Is The Next Challenge For Radiotherapy

Authors

Dinesh Kumar Reddy Medipally Dr, Radiation and Environmental Science Centre, Focas Research Institute, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Other

Rights

Available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International Licence

Disciplines

3. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Publication Details

RTE Brainstorm, Updated / Tuesday, 4 May 2021 08:14

Abstract

Since the discovery of X-rays in 1895, radiotherapy has been applied as a cancer treatment and is used in the treatment of approximately 50% of all cancer patients. It aims to maximise tumour cell death while at the same time minimising damage to normal cells and tissues surrounding the tumour.

Recommended Citation

Medipally, D. (2021). Why Predictive Testing Is The Next Challenge For Radiotherapy. RTE Brainstorm, Updated / Tuesday, 4 May, 08:14.