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Radiation therapy has side effects because it not only kills or slows the growth of cancer cells, it can also affect nearby healthy cells. Many people who get radiation therapy experience fatigue. Other side effects depend on the part of the body that is being treated. Learn more about possible side effects.

External beam radiation therapy is used to treat many types of cancer. it is a local treatment, where a machine aims radiation at your cancer. Learn more about different types of external beam radiation therapy, and what to expect if you're receiving treatment.

Sumario de información revisada por expertos sobre factores que pueden influir en el riesgo de presentar cáncer hepatocelular y sobre las investigaciones dirigidas a prevenir esta enfermedad.

Finding the right cancer clinical trial(s) at the point of need is difficult. Searches retrieve too many trials for which a potential participant is not eligible, or relevant trials may be missed, particularly those that are not disease specific and/or based on molecular alterations. An additional confounding factor is that there are multiple sources of clinical trials information.

Resumen de información revisada por expertos acerca de las pruebas que se usan para detectar el cáncer de tiroides.

Resumen de información revisada por expertos acerca de las pruebas utilizadas para detectar el cáncer de esófago.

An experimental drug has been tested in the lab and with animals and approved for testing in people by the FDA, but can’t yet be advertised, sold, or prescribed. Experimental drugs may be available through clinical trials or expanded access programs - learn more about these programs and how to talk to your doctor.

Sumario de información revisada por expertos sobre pruebas que se usan para detectar el cáncer de esófago.

The International Cancer Screening Network promotes evidence-based cancer screening implementation and evaluation with cooperation from multilateral organizations around the globe. Learn more about how ICSN aims to reduce the global burden of cancer by supporting research and international collaboration.

Sumario de información revisada por expertos sobre los factores que pueden influir en el riesgo de cáncer de esófago y sobre la investigación dirigida a la prevención de esta enfermedad.