What is radiation? It is one of the electromagnetic energy spectra. Like light, radio waves, and X-rays, X-rays are able to penetrate the body and interact with its atoms to varying degrees. The reaction depends on the density of the organ. It shows its shape in varying degrees to reflect the image of what is inside the body. This is what happens in diagnostic CT scans. However, if the density and energy of these rays increase, It becomes destructive to the cancer cell.
History of radiation therapy: X-rays were discovered by the physicist (Roentgen) in 1895 AD. Where he discovered those hidden rays that penetrated his wife’s hand to reflect the details of her hand bones without any pain. A year later, an enthusiastic medical student (Emil Groppi) came and thought of directing those rays at high intensity at the tumor of a breast cancer patient whose tumor had returned after the operation, and the tumor responded and receded after radiation therapy. After that, the door was opened wide for the third pillar of tumor treatment, in addition to traditional surgery and medications.
