What is true of Radiation Therapy The use of ionizing radiation is to interrupt cellular growth. Is frequently done as an outpatient procedure so we must stress self-care. This treatment modality may be chosen when the treatment goal is curative,such as in Hodgkin's disease, testicular seminomas,localized cancer of the head and neck,and cancers of the uterine cervix. What is true of Radiation Therapy ◼ The use of ionizing radiation is to interrupt cellular growth. ◼ Is frequently done as an outpatient procedure so we must stress self-care. ◼ This treatment modality may be chosen when the treatment goal is curative, such as in Hodgkin’s disease, testicular seminomas, localized cancer of the head and neck, and cancers of the uterine cervix