Conquering Cancer (IMAGE)

Temple University

Conquering Cancer

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A body immobilizer keeps Carol Whelan still as she undergoes stereotactic body radiotherapy. She knows the technique may improve her chances of surviving lung cancer. Here, she undergoes her first treatment of targeted, high-dosage radiation, which will last from 30 to 45 minutes.

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Ryan S. Brandenberg/Temple University

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