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Scientists create new faster way to use chemotherapy

Researchers at the University of Pensylvania have invented a new type of chemotherapy that only takes a second to do. This drastic reduction in time will also reduce the number and severity of the side effects of the treatment while still getting the same effect. They are calling it FLASH Radiotherapy.

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