Radiation therapy that employs a machine to deliver x-rays on a cancer in the body, using skin landmarks to aim the beam. The beam penetrates the skin and deeper structures to reach its target (the cancer). The linear accelerator is the commonest machine for external beam radiation, as used in all modern radiotherapy departments.
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