 Radiation therapy is a common form of cancer treatment which uses ionizing radiation to damage or destroy cancer cells. However, this treatment can also cause harmful side effects in healthy tissues nearby. Recent research suggests that a new type of radiation therapy called flash radiation therapy may offer a solution. This technique involves delivering a short burst of radiation in a very short period of time, allowing for the destruction of cancerous cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed. Although the exact mechanisms behind this phenomenon are not yet understood, it appears that the rapid delivery of radiation allows for the creation of a safe zone around the tumor where no damage occurs. This could potentially revolutionize the way we treat cancer patients, as it would allow for more effective and safer treatments without the need for invasive surgery. This article was authored by Reinhard Schult, Carol Johnstone, Salim Boucher, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.