Everyday Science information about Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
- A Radiation targets only the cancer cells. However, chemotherapy is administered through the blood and therefore, affects both cancerous and non-cancerous cells
- Though they can be used for any sort of cancer, radiation mainly targets solid tumors like those of the cervix, spine and skin.
- Chemotherapy treats cancers through medicines, while radiation deals with cancer cells through rays
- Radiation results in additional side effects like internal inflammation, especially in the stomach and the intestine.
Everyday Science information about Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy