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[To young children] Invisible beams called x-rays that go into the body to kill cancer cells and make the cancer smaller. The use of radiation in the form of x-rays to kill or injure cancer cells so they can’t grow or multiply. This is different to when you get x-rayed to see inside you (e.g. for a broken leg). [Word] 
Radiotherapy
Cancer glossary for children | Cancer Council NSW
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