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2016-01-30 11:46:37
Please tell me following.. What is the difference between radiation therapy and chemotherapy ? Which is more effective and less painful
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Radiation therapy is a local treatment chemotherapy is sent through blood and hence a systemic therapy.Both will not cause pain per se. The indications for each are different.Many a times a combination of them gives better results.

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