________ is a cancer treatment that may be focused on a specific spot to kill cancer cells, implanted in nearby tissue, or swallowed.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Radiation
Radiation is a cancer treatment that may be focused on a specific spot to kill cancer cells, implanted in nearby tissue, or swallowed.
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