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Using radiation to kill cancer cells
Internal radiation therapy and external radiation therapy
Damage cancer cells while limiting harm to healthy cells
Placing radioactive material inside the body
Strongly ionising
Short range, only affects nearby tissue
Beta particles can travel further than alpha
Can penetrate through the casing of the implant
Gamma rays
Can penetrate deep into the body
Some harm to surrounding tissues
Protect healthy areas from radiation exposure
Machines have shielding to protect operators
Kept in designated room to minimize exposure
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