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Results 1 - 10 of 23 for radiation
  1. Radiation therapy (image) 
    Radiation therapy is used to fight many types of cancer. Radiation targets rapidly dividing cells like cancer cells. Radiation prevents cell division and the replication of DNA ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9805.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Mastectomy - series (image) 
    ... to distant sites, it is often removed surgically. Radiation therapy may be used in addition to surgery. ... certain cases of malignant lumps, lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy is as effective as a radical mastectomy. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100031_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Complete blood count - series (image) 
    ... folic acid Bone marrow failure (for example, from radiation, toxin, fibrosis, tumor) Erythropoietin deficiency (secondary to kidney ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100152_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Prostatectomy - Series (image) 
    Patients with prostate cancer might require radiation therapy after their surgery. Results depend on the extent of their disease, and the response of the tumor to resection (removal) and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100046_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bone-marrow transplant - series (image) 
    ... leukemia or lymphoma) Aggressive cancer treatments (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) Inherited (genetic) diseases (such as thalassemia) Immune- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100112_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. White blood cell count - series (image) 
    ... lupus erythematosus) Disease of the liver or spleen radiation High numbers of WBCs (leukocytosis) may indicate: Infectious ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100151_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Breast lump removal - series (image) 
    ... lump is malignant, the treatment can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and endocrine therapy. The choice of treatment ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100003_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. X-ray (image) 
    X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation that can penetrate the body to form an image on film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear white, air will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1057.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Bone density scan (image) 
    ... the patient to only a small amount of radiation.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1073.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. MRI scans (image) 
    ... using x-rays or other types of ionizing radiation. An MRI scan is capable of showing fine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1107.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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