The Dangers Of Ionizing Radiation Therapy

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Ionizing radiation is used in radiation therapy, a form of cancer treatment, to destroy cancer cells by harming the cancer cells’ genetic material. This prevents them from growing and multiplying. This type of cancer treatment can also damage normal cells near the tumor. But, with the ability of the normal cells to repair any damaged genetic material, they often recover and survive. Radiation therapy can be given externally or internally. When given externally, it is in the form of x-ray beams, gamma rays, or beams of subatomic particles. Usually external radiation is painless and takes five to fifteen minutes per session. The number of sessions varies for each person. When given internally, radioactive substances are either placed inside

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