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Learn about radiation therapy as a treatment for colorectal cancer. What is it, exactly? How does it work? What are its side effects? Find the answers to these questions and others.

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Colorectal Cancer Treatment: Radiation Therapy
What is radiation therapy? What's the difference between external-beam and endocavitary radiation therapies? How does radiation therapy work? Find out here.

FAQ: Radiation Therapy
The American Cancer Society provides answers to frequently-asked questions about radiation therapy.

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