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stereotactic radiation therapy [also called radiosurgery and radiation surgery]

(ster-ee-oh-TAK-tik ray-dee-AY-shun THER-uh-pee)

A radiation therapy technique that delivers radiation directly to the cancer while sparing healthy tissue.

Read more about stereotactic radiation therapy.

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