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  1. There are two main goals in radiation therapy:
  2. ‚Ä¢ Cure the cancer. This usually requires a long and complex course of treatment.
  3. ‚Ä¢ Relieve symptoms (palliation). Treatment to achieve this goal is usually less complex and takes less time.