If radiation can cause cancer, why do doctors use radiation to treat cancer?
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The types of radiation used in treating cancer are much more controlled than the general umbrella term of “radiation” connotes. Highly concentrated X-rays can stagnate growth of tumors and kill cancer cells without harming the good cells. Although radiation treatments do slightly increase the chance of a second cancer, that risk is relatively negligible. Here’s a [link](https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/how-cancer-treated/radiation-therapy/understanding-radiation-therapy) to understand different types of radiation treatment and what they do.
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