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Using radiation to kill cancer cells
Internal radiation therapy & external radiation therapy
Damage cancer cells while limiting harm to healthy cells
Radioactive material placed inside body, in/near tumour
Strongly ionising, does a lot of damage to tumour cells
Short range, only affect nearby tissue
Short range limits damage to healthy cells around tumour
In implants inside or next to tumour
Travel further than alpha particles
Can penetrate through casing of implant
Gamma rays
Penetrate deep into body, reach hard-to-reach tumours
Some harm to surrounding tissues
Shielding placed on body parts
Shielding in machines & designated room minimises exposure
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