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What is
high-energy photon therapy
?Pronunciation: /haɪ ˈɛnərʤi ˈfoʊˌtɑn ˈθɛrəpi/
high-energy photon therapy
Definition
A type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy photons (units of light energy). High-energy photons penetrate deeply into tissues to reach tumors while giving less radiation to superficial tissues such as the skin.