RT LWK1

What does "RT LWK1" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"RT LWK1" in a medical document refers to radiation therapy targeted at the first lumbar vertebra, which is a bone in the lower back. Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy rays to destroy or damage cancer cells. The first lumbar vertebra, abbreviated as LWK1, is one of the five vertebrae in the lower part of the spine.

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