Brschytherapy
The term for implanting radioactive materials into tissues for treatment is called brachytherapy.
Brachytheraphy
In brachytherapy, radioactive materials are implanted directly into or near the tumor site to deliver a targeted dose of radiation to the cancer cells while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. This technique allows for precise localization of the radiation dose, reducing side effects and improving treatment outcomes.
The most general term is "radiotherapy", or "radiation therapy", but that term would also include external sources of radiation being used to irradiate the target tissue. When radioactive sources are implanted to deliver a therapeutic dose of radiation, the term "brachytherapy" is used.
All radioactive materials can enter your body one way or another. For example, urainium decays exteamly slowly, having a half life of some four billion years. Therefore it's radiation is very weak and cannot penetrate human flesh, however, it can still be inhaled.Potassium40 is possibly the most common radioactive material that enters your body- it is well coupled to ordinary potassium, and apparently does no great harm. C14 would be another one.these are known as cosmogenic nuclides, because they are made radioactive by hard radiation from space. (Q does K40 belong to the group?)
Radioactive materials are implanted into tissue for treatment during a procedure known as brachytherapy. This technique is commonly used in the treatment of various cancers, such as prostate, breast, and cervical cancer. The radioactive implants deliver targeted radiation directly to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. The timing of the implantation depends on the specific type of cancer being treated and the overall treatment plan established by the healthcare provider.
Basically, radioactive iodine is used to kill cancer cells, and thyroid tissue.
Addison's disease is treated using the oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.
The disposal of nuclear waste typically involves encapsulating the waste in materials like glass or ceramic to prevent the release of radioactive materials. This process is aimed at minimizing the long-term impact of radioactive waste on the environment and human health. Specialized facilities, such as deep geological repositories, are used for the final disposal of nuclear waste.
The healthy spouse may suffer symptoms of and need to be treated for hypOthyroidism.
Viva tissues, like most other paper products, are made from wood pulp. Tissues are specially treated to make them softer on the skin.
Viva tissues, like most other paper products, are made from wood pulp. Tissues are specially treated to make them softer on the skin.