Basics of Radiation Therapy Highlighted in a Training Course at the University of Kerbala

The Department of Physics at the College of Science, University of Kerbala, organized a training course on the principles and fundamentals of radiation therapy.

The course aimed to introduce participants to the basics and principles of radiation therapy, its types, and its mechanisms in destroying cancer cells while preserving the surrounding healthy tissues.

It also covered the cases in which radiation therapy is used, its objectives, and the potential side effects. Additionally, the course emphasized the importance of psychological preparation for patients before starting treatment and its impact on accelerating the healing process.