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Because it knocks pieces off our basic molecules allowing them to mutate and form cancerous tissue.
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What are the types of radiation therapy?
The types of radiation therapy used for prostate cancer are:External beam radiationBrachytherapy (internal radiation)External beam radiation therapy (EBRT): In EBRT, beams of radiation are focused on the prostate gland from a machine outside the body. This type of radiation is often wont to attempt to cure earlier stage cancers. New EBRT techniques focus on the radiation more precisely on the tumor. This give higher doses of radiation to the tumor while reducing the radiation exposure to nearby healthy tissues.Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT): 3D-CRT uses special computers to precisely map the location of your prostate. Radiation beams are then shaped and aimed at the prostate from several directions, which makes it less damaging surrounding normal tissues and organs.Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT): IMRT, an advanced form of 3D-CRT therapy, is the most common type of external beam radiation treatment for prostate cancer. It uses a computer-driven machine that moves around the patient because it delivers radiation.Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT): This technique uses advanced image-guided techniques to deliver large doses of radiation to a precise area like the prostate.Brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy): Brachytherapy alone is generally used only in men with early-stage prostate cancer that is relatively slow-growing (low-grade) and its combined with external radiation is sometimes it's an option for whom have a higher risk of the cancer growing outside the prostate.
What kind of electromagnetic radiation does the very large array collect?
microwaves
Can vitamin C interact with drugs?
Individuals taking anticoagulant, or blood thinning, medications should speak with their doctor before taking vitamin C supplements, as large doses of vitamin C may impact their efficacy.
Which kind of pressure prevents stars of extremely large mass from forming?
Radiation pressure.
Are radioactive materials dangerous?
They can be. Some radioactive elements are chemical poisons, apart from their radioactivity, but beyond some fairly low level, the radiation itself can damage cells and tissues. High radiation doses can cause biological tissues (that's US!) to break down fairly quickly causing rapid death, and moderate radiation doses can cause cancers which can kill you over longer time periods. Low doses of radiation are probably harmless; the level of "low" is a matter of some dispute among scientists and doctors.
Which is a definition of a radioresistant tumor?
tumor that requires large doses of radiation to be destroyed
What does nuclear waste do to you?
The nuclear waste gives off radiation. That radiation in large enough doses changes DNA in cells. When the DNA changes sometimes the cells can become cancerous. In even higher doses the cells will die.
DO automatic sprinklers save more water than other sprinklers?
Expectant mothers should try to limit their caffeine intake, and avoid tobacco and alcohol products altogether. They should also avoid ocean fish as they tend to have larger mercury levels, which when consumed in large doses, can affect the fetus.
What are the precautions associated with using yarrow?
Not to be used by pregnant or lactating women internally. Avoid the frequent use of yarrow in large doses over the long-term.
Is a cotoneaster edible?
No. poisonous in large doses.
How does sugar salt effect a plant?
It does not help in large doses but in minute doses it might work. Try doing it on marigolds.
What is the negative of radio wave?
Negative of the radio are the radiation effects that affect of radiation Two ways in which radiation can hurt people are radiation poisoning and cancer from radiation. Radiation poisoning occurs when a person is exposed to large amounts of radiation. to get an idea of how much 300 rem is, it might help to know that we are exposed to about 0.2 rem each year just by living our normal lives. A person who received 300 rem, A unit for measuring absorbed doses of radiation, equivalent to one roentgen of x-rays or gamma rays,( roentgen -a unit measuring a radiation dose) if untreated, will probably die soon after of radiation poisoning.
What are the things you should avoid in the wilderness?
snakes,tigers,lions,bears,large birds.
When you encounter large trucks on an expressway what should you do?
avoid driving between two trucks.
What do dieticians think about vitamin supplements?
they can harm if in large doses
What happens when humans are exposed to nuclear?
Exposure to very large doses of radiation may cause death within a few days or months.
Should you try weed?
No. In most countries, weed, or marajuana, is illegal, and is considered a drug. it is damaging you your lungs, and can have serious effects on your brain and heart in large doses.
