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Photons in Prostate Cancer Treatment


A photon is a light particle with virtually no mass. Photons can be created in a linear accelerator and be carefully aimed at a patient’s prostate gland. Photons are one of the particles used in external radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer.

 

 



 
 
 

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