Definition
Programs that treat people who have a particular illness or condition through the application of chemical reagents which have a specific and toxic effect upon the disease-causing organism, or through the use of radioactive substances including radioactive isotopes and ionizing radiation to kill diseased cells. Included are radioactive implants, x-ray radiation therapy and supervoltage and megavoltage treatments with specialized equipment including cobalt units, linear accelerators with or without electron team therapy capability, betatrons and van de Graff machines.
URL Name
LT-1500
Third Level Code
LT-1500
Taxonomy Code
LT-1500
Parent Code
LT
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LT
Use References
Radiation Treatment, Radioactive Implants, Radiation Therapy
Publication Status
Online