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How is radiation therapy used for palliation?

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How is radiation therapy used for palliation?

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When cancer grows out of control the tumors can press on nerves or block airways or arteries. Radiation therapy can shrink the size of the tumor removing the nerve compression, opening the airway or the artery.

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