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1 Internal radiation therapy â radioactive material is placed (via a catheter or other carrier) directly into or near a tumor. ( 2 Example: high-dose rate brachytherapy). 3  Systemic radiation therapy â a radioactive substance (that is swallowed or injected) travels through the blood to locate and destroy cancerous cells.
A common treatment for cancer, radiation oncology uses high-energy x-rays, gamma rays, electrons or radioactive materials to kill cancer cells, to stop or slow their growth and treat patients for pain or symptom relief (palliation). 1  Cancer Care Northwest provides the following radiation therapy techniques: 1  External Beam: A machine directs high-energy beams of radiation through the skin to the cancer. 2  High Dose Rate Brachytherapy: Radioactive sources are placed inside or near the tumor.