Department of RadiationIn cancer biology: A cancer treatment in which high energy beams are used to kill cancer cells. Radiation can also cause genetic damage that can lead to cancer. As an example, skin cancer is believed to be greatly increased by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Oncology
Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Ogunleye is a medical physicist. His work includes the creation of treatment plans for patients undergoing radiationIn cancer biology: A cancer treatment in which high energy beams are used to kill cancer cells. Radiation can also cause genetic damage that can lead to cancer. As an example, skin cancer is believed to be greatly increased by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. therapy. It is important to make sure that hte cancer receives a high enough dose of radiation but also important to prevent damage to healthy tissue. In this short interview, Dr. Ogunleye describes the processes by which radiation therapy is planned.
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