Helpful radiation Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what are radioisotopes
A
they are a radioactive isotope
2
Q
What are some Radioisotopes used for helping medical treatments and what are the treatments for
A
Phosphorus-32 used for Treatment of leukaemia Iron-59 Measurement of blood flow and volume
3
Q
what is Radiotherapy
A
Its the use of radiation such as X-ray or the radiation produced by decaying isotopes to kill cancer cells or prevent them from spreading
4
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what is external radiotherapy,
A
It is radiation that is directed at the cancer by a machine which moves around the patient.
5
Q
what is internal radiotherapy or brachytherapy,
A
it involves placing radioisotopes inside the body at or near the site of the cancer. To help treat it
