March 16, 2009 -- Question: What are the different types of external beam radiation therapy? Answer: There are several different types of external beam radiation therapy including conventional ...

Healthcare professionals use external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) to treat many types of cancer. They also use it to treat some noncancerous tumors and other conditions. Radiation therapy ...

The two main types of radiation therapy for treating cancer are external beam radiation and internal radiation therapy. The type of radiation that a doctor recommends will depend on the type of ...