Dr. Horowitz answers the question: 'Different Types of Radiation Therapy?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Are there different types of radiation treatment for prostate cancer, and what determines which ...

External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a treatment where radiation beams come from a source outside the body. Usually, it comes from a machine called a linear accelerator (also called a LINAC).

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lots of sunshine in the forecast means a high UV index. The UV Index, or ultraviolet light index, is used to measure the strength of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Thanks to stints as an X-ray technician in my early 20s followed by work in various biology labs into my early 40s, I’ve been classified as an “occupationally exposed worker” with regard to ionizing ...

Following five months of training and studies, 12 young professionals from Europe and Central Asia completed a comprehensive course on radiation protection and the safety of radiation sources.

Although radiation treatment is one of the primary methods to treat both brain tumors and brain metastases, it can be associated with several adverse effects that can be difficult to diagnose and ...

Stay inside to reduce your exposure to radiation. Radiation emergencies may be intentional (e.g., caused by terrorists) or unintentional. Below are some examples of different types of radiation ...