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Radiation therapy
Source: Vulvar Cancer Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: September 18, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment options for vulvar cancer
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. External radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward area of the body with cancer.
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External radiation therapy may also be used as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
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Learn more about Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer and Radiation Therapy Side Effects.
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