Term: radiation necrosis Pronunciation: (RAY-dee-AY-shun neh-KROH-sis) May 24, 2024October 15, 2024 Description: The death of healthy tissue caused by radiation therapy. Radiation necrosis is a side effect of radiation therapy given to kill cancer cells, and can occur after cancer treatment has ended. Related Posts:PROTON BEAM RADIATION THERAPY (PBRT) for Prostate CancerASTRO Issues New Updated Clinical Guideline for…Omitting Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in Younger Low…Short Course Neoadjuvant Radiation Therapy Effective…ASTRO Guideline for Stereotactic Body Radiation…ASCO 2015 Selective Internal Radiation Therapy with…