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.
What should be included: 1  External beam radiation therapy involves directing radiation from a machine, through the patient's body and into the cancer site. It can be used to treat many types of cancer, including breast, lung, colorectal, prostate and brain cancers.