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What is the purpose of radiotherapy in cancer treatment?

Options

  1. ATo remove the tumor mass
  2. BTo activate the immune system
  3. CTo kill tumor cells through radiation
  4. DTo reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

Correct answer

C. To kill tumor cells through radiation

Step-by-step solution

Biopsy is a procedure where a piece of the suspected tissue is cut into thin sections and is stained and examined under a microscope (histopathological studies) by a pathologist.Early detection of cancers is essential as it allows the disease to be treated successfully in many cases.Antibodies against cancer-specific antigens are used for the detection of certain cancers. Identification of genes in individuals with inherited susceptibility to certain cancers may be very helpful in the prevention of cancers. Such in

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