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Radiation therapy
Source: Childhood Cervical and Vaginal Cancers, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 9, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for childhood cervical and vaginal cancer
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. Cervical cancer and vaginal cancer are sometimes treated with external beam radiation therapy. This type of radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the area of the body with cancer. Radiation therapy may be given alone or with other types of treatment, such as chemotherapy.
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Learn more about External Beam Radiation Therapy for Cancer and Radiation Therapy Side Effects.
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