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= History of radiation therapy
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The history of radiation therapy is rich and spans over a century, originating from early discoveries in physics and evolving into an established medical treatment. Here are key milestones in its development: \#\#\# Late 19th Century: Discovery of Radiation - **1895**: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered X-rays, which marked the beginning of the use of radiation in medicine.