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Radiation therapy
Source: Cervical Cancer Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 3, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing by damaging their DNA. The two main types of radiation therapy are external radiation therapy and internal radiation therapy (also called brachytherapy).
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Both external and internal radiation therapy are used to treat cervical cancer and may also be used as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life in people with advanced cervical cancer.
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