THE onset of a strong smell such as burnt toast or rubber - which only you can detect - has long been thought to be a symptom of a serious health condition. 12:00, Wed, Dec 28, 2016. GETTY. Many people believe smelling burnt toast is a sign of a brain tumour.
Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, uses various forms of radiation to safely and effectively treat prostate cancer. It works by damaging the genetic material within the prostate cancer cells and limiting their ability to successfully reproduce. When these damaged cancer cells die, the body naturally eliminates them.
Radiation Therapy for Stomach Cancer. Radiation therapy for stomach cancer involves the use of high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. Prior to undergoing a surgical procedure, a patient may receive radiation treatment in order to shrink the tumors to facilitate their removal. After surgery, radiation can be used to target residual cells that could not be surgically removed.