radiation therapy

noun

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Earn either an associate or bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy or a related healthcare field from an accredited program. Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Bristal now faces six weeks of radiation therapy. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 Netanyahu began undergoing radiation therapy about two and a half months ago, according to the source, and had recently completed the treatment. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Cancer pain can be due to surgery, tumor burden, or unpleasant treatment procedures, including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiation therapy

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First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radiation therapy was in 1922

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“Radiation therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiation%20therapy. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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radiation therapy

noun

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