How does radiation therapy destroy cancer cells?
Radiation therapy works by targeting and damaging the DNA of cancer cells. And cut it off effectively so that the tumor cannot grow. As a result, Cancer cells die immediately or after a certain period of time after they try to divide.
Radiation therapy affects cancer cells and the healthy cells around them. However, Healthy cells can repair damage due to their inherent growth and repair mechanisms. Unlike cancer cells. This difference explains the gradual improvement of symptoms during the recovery period after radiotherapy.
