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Unit Three: Principles of Treatment using radiotherapy

  • Unit Three: Principles of Treatment using radiotherapy

    a)  Introduction

    Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses beams of intense energy to destroy  cells, this unit introduces you to principles of cancer management building on knowledge you have on radiology.

    b) Unit Objectives

    By the end of this unit you will have learned, what radiotherapy is, terms used, types, indications and  side effects  on cancer patients

    c) Unit Learning Requirements
    To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

      1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
      2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
      3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
      		Learning requirements
    Unit Two Activities
    Unit Three Activities