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Why is radiation used to treat cancer?
radiation
How is chemotherapy used to treat retinoblastoma?
Intravenous treatment with one or more drugs (chemotherapy) is often used for treatment of both large and small tumors.
What type of radiation is used to treat acne?
infrared
Why are robots used in radioactive environments?
If a human is exposed to radiation the may get radiation sickness, and cancer (although it can be used to treat cancer)
What is Radiation used in a sentence?
Spiderman was endowed with superpowers because of radiation.
Is there genetic testing for retinoblastoma?
Yes, there is, and it is recommended if you have a family history of retinoblastoma. One lab that performs genetic testing is Retinoblastoma Solutions,
Does retinoblastoma cause any biochemical imbalances?
Retinoblastoma is caused by mutations in the RB1 gene, which leads to uncontrolled cell growth in the retina. While this condition does not directly cause biochemical imbalances, the abnormal growth of cells can disrupt the normal biochemical reactions within the affected tissue. Additionally, the treatment for retinoblastoma, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, can sometimes affect the biochemical balance in the body.
Can you give an example of a sentence using the word radiation?
Radiation is energy transfer by electromagnetic waves.
Is radiation therapy used other than to treat cancer patients?
"No, radiation therapy is only used to treat people who have cancer. The radiation part of this kind of therapy is there to destroy off cancer cells. If someone used radiation therapy or anything else it would make them very ill, and more than likely be fatal to them since they would not have cancer, the radiation would get rid of their good healthy cells."
What dpes Radiation therapy treat?
Radiation therapy is used to treat splenomegaly, spleen pain, bone pain, tumors in certain places such as next to the spinal cord, and fluid accumulation inside the abdomen
When is radiation used to treat metastatic colon cancer?
Radiation also is used in the treatment of patients with metastatic disease. It is particularly useful in shrinking metastatic colon cancer to the brain.
Why is there hair loss when you have cancer?
Radiation and chemotherapy used to treat the cancer kills the hair roots.
